Blog: Species

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Common blue butterfly

Bewildering butterflies

Struggling to tell between small and large whites? Can't get your head around holly blues and common blues? Our butterfly guide can help.

River Champions

Invasive Non-Native Species Week

From 15-21 May, the Trust took part in Invasive Non-Native Species Week. Find out more about these species, why they are a problem and what we can do to help.

Hare

Sounds of Spring

Tune into nature this season by taking part in our sounds of spring challenge. Keep an ear out for all 12 spring sounds and tick them off as you go...

robin

Robin round the clock

A burst of colour from a robin is a welcome sight – and one we are blessed with seeing all year round. Find out more about these bright birds.

Flock of Wigeon

A guide to our wonderful winter waddlers

From secret signals hidden in wing feathers to serrated beaks, dive (or dabble) into the wonderful world of winter waddlers with Campaigns Volunteer, Alex.

Badger

Badger stakeout

Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Francesca Chantry, tells us how she fell in love with badgers.

Woodland carpeted in bluebells

Wild Folklore

Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Andrew Millham, takes us on a magical journey exploring Essex's wildlife folklore.

Hedgehog

Helping hibernators

During winter it’s easy to understand why some of the UK’s wildlife decides to hibernate. It’s cold, dark and resources aren’t as plentiful, so sometimes it’s better to hunker down and give the…

wader

Conservation Matters: September

As the season changes, conservation efforts continue. From protecting vulnerable birds to freeing up fish migration, find out what the Trust has been up to this month.