Blog: Habitats

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Fly Agaric

Species in the spotlight - Fly Agaric

One of the most iconic fungi species; the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is the classic toadstool of fairy tales and a truly magical sight amongst the autumnal leaf litter.

Flock of Brent Geese

Brent Geese and Winter Wetlands

The reserve is flooding up again after a long, dry summer, and the Brent Geese have returned, all the way from their breeding grounds in Siberia!

Katie- Abberton Ranger

Assistant Ranger Blog Autumn 2019

My name is Katie and I am the new Assistant Ranger here at Abberton reservoir nature reserve. I love all wildlife, especially Bats! I am currently doing a MSc in Wildlife Conservation and am very…

Common Whitethroat on Bramble

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…

Little Egret Fishing

The Naze in July

Summer is here, the Naze is teeming with an abundance of wildlife.

Purple hairstreak

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.

Early Buds at The Naze

The Naze in May!

Summer is lingering on the horizon and the grand Solis is beginning to illuminate the Naze. The Northern hemisphere is shaking off the winter blues and wearing a technicolour coat of spring flora…

Great Spotted Woodpecker by Bob Coyle

What can you see in the woods today?

At this time of year there are many interesting sights to look out for in the ancient woodlands of Belfairs. Ranger Tristan Colaco explores what to look out for this time of year!

Bewick's Swan

Abberton Ranger Blog – January 2019

January has finally turned colder, with some frosty mornings. Tree planting is still going well, and our running total now stands at 2,775, we should be finished in the next 3 to 4 weeks unless…