Blog: Wildlife

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Volunteering for Sustainability

Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.

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Mammal mysteries

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

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Survival strategies

Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter

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Small is beautiful

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

Two Bewick's Swans at Blue House Farm

New Year, New Visitors

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

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Abberton Assistant Ranger Blog

Happy New Year! 2020 is upon us and I am very excited for all the projects and wildlife excitement we have planned for the coming year! Christmas and New Year was filled with lots of joy and…

Brent Geese

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.…

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Enjoy an eco-Christmas!

Christmas is a beautiful and fun-filled time however it can be harmful to wildlife and the environment. We give our top tips on having an eco-Christmas this year!

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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!