What to expect:
We will walk a transect through our campus looking for birds, identifying as many as possible, and learning about their ecology and life cycles - and you'll probably find out that there are more species of birds living around our town and campus than you thought there were!
About BioBlitz 2024:
BioBlitz is an interactive, participatory, one-day event bringing together families, school groups, and local community members to engage in nature-based learning with University of Kent students, scientists, and local wildlife experts, including Kent Wildlife Trust; Butterfly Conservation; Kent Moth Group. Hosted by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), the aim of the event is to record as many species of wildlife as possible on campus.
Visit our webpage for more information.
All surveys will start from the central hub in the Colyer-Fergusson hall (Near Gulbenkian). Please meet here 5-10 minutes before the start of the survey so that you can sign-in.
Please note:
All surveys are free, however prior booking is encouraged to ensure surveys are not oversubscribed.
Accessibility information:
- 2km (1.3 mile) loop
- The tarmac path in Parkwood is flat. If some people don't want to complete the entire walk, they can opt to just walk the Parkwood section.
- Brotherhood Wood has some steep sections and uneven terrain, could be muddy
