Summer into Autumn at Blue House Farm
It's a time of transition at Blue House Farm, with the fledging of Barn Owl chicks and arrival of passage migrants.
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Blue House Farm Nature Reserve
Immerse yourself in the best wilderness Essex can offer and witness the true wonder of migration at Blue House Farm
Nature's Harvest at Blue House Farm
Blue House Farm has been brimming with berries and reed-seeds, and we've been excited to see plenty of wildlife making use of them, including an elusive bird species we don't often get…
Bittern spotted at Blue House Farm
An extremely elusive bird, the Bittern, known for its booming calls and expert camouflage has been spotted at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Blue House Farm nature reserve.
Nesting season preparations at Blue House Farm
We're in the process of improving the nesting opportunities for Barn Owls at Blue House Farm as we eagerly await the breeding season.
Michaela Strachan inspires all at Blue House Farm
Michaela Strachan gave a special presentation to support Essex Wildlife Trust at the Blue House Farm nature reserve in North Fambridge.
40-hectare wetland to benefit breeding birds at Blue House Farm
New wetland created at Blue House Farm nature reserve aims to support vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
Return of the Blue House Farm Brent Geese
Our Brent Goose ringing project in collaboration with the Southern Colour Ringing Group, The Essex Recorders Partnership and Essex Birdwatching Society, has been providing some exciting results.…
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Chalkhill blue
Unsurprisingly, the chalkhill blue can be found on sunny, chalk grassland sites in southern England. Clouds of this beautiful blue butterfly may be seen fluttering around low-growing flowers.
Small blue
The small blue's name is a little misleading: it is our smallest butterfly, but only shows a dusting of blue on brown wings. It is scarce, occurring on chalk grassland, mostly in southern…
Common blue
The common blue butterfly lives up to its name - it's bright blue and found in all kinds of sunny, grassy habitats throughout the UK! Look out for it in your garden, too.