I found these two mating in amongst the nettles, not wishing to disturb them too much I took a hurried photo on the mobile for later identification. I believe it to be a Sloe Shield Bug (Dolycoris baccarum). Apparently, they are also known as Hairy Shield Bugs.
Now the weather is improving again I am hoping to discover more interesting minibeasts.
The North Kent Marshes are a very special area and worth preserving at all cost.