Want to get behind the scenes at Essex Wildlife Trust?

We asked Katie Goldsbrough, our Ranger at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, to tell us a bit more about her love of wildlife…

A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship. From dressing to impress to strutting your stuff on the dancefloor, there are plenty of approaches to catching the eye of a potential partner.…

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.

Crucial moment for ‘nature’s engineers’ as consultation closes 17th November. The Wildlife Trusts are asking the public to support plans that could see beavers released into the wild in England.…

Mary Connor describes how she has made a difference for wildlife in Essex.

To commemorate International Women’s Day we celebrate some of the women behind Essex Wildlife Trust that are working to help protect wildlife and inspire a love of nature throughout Essex.

We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…

Even the smallest of gardens can provide a rich habitat for wildlife. Zoe Kent explains more...

We're in the process of improving the nesting opportunities for Barn Owls at Blue House Farm as we eagerly await the breeding season.

We were delighted with some exciting sightings in recent weeks, including during our January bird survey, and we're looking forward to upcoming projects.