Abberton Sightings
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Abberton's Elf Workshop
The elves are coming to Abberton! A day of festive fun filled with natural crafts, trails, a campfire snack, and even a small gift.
Abberton's Winter Wonders
January is always good for birds at Abberton Reservoir: a birding hotspot whose powerful flame often burns brightest when temperatures are at their lowest.
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.
Outdoor Cooking and Bushcraft for Adults
Escape the Christmas chaos and start the new year fresh.
Abberton
A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
Spring at Abberton
Spring is arriving at Abberton, albeit slowly. The weather is cloudy and blustery. There is the beginnings of leaves on Hawthorn and blossom on Blackthorn showing in the young woodland.
Return of the StarDome at Abberton
Putting the WOW factor into Science and Space! 🚀 We are really pleased to announce the return of the StarDome to Abberton.
Bug Bonanza at Abberton
Lots of butterflies, bees and other insects to be seen around Abberton Reserve at the moment especially on the wildflower areas and woodland edges.
Ray Island photo wins the public vote!
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Photography Competition 2018 winner announced
Urgent: Help protect Local Wildlife Sites
Essex Wildlife Trust urges people to call for protection for Local Wildlife Sites
Abberton Ranger Blog – September 2018
September has been a busy month at Abberton.