News: Nature reserves

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2018 Category Winners

You’ll be the judge of that!

Essex Wildlife Trust would like you to decide the overall winner of their annual photography competition

Black Throated Diver at Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges nature reserve

A wild week at Gunners Park!

This time of year sees large numbers of birds flock to the UK to spend the winter, however last week we welcomed some particularly exciting visitors...

Two Tree Island in Leigh-on-Sea by Dave Gordon

Best places for wildlife in Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh-on-Sea in Essex has been crowned the happiest place to live in the UK for the second time in three years! We take a look at the best places to see wildlife in this beautiful coastal town.…

Santa at Abberton

Santa visits Essex Wildlife Trust

Santa has managed to squeeze in a visit to several of Essex Wildlife Trust’s visitor centres during his busy schedule, so make December magical and come along to a centre near you. Create…

Bittern

Bittern spotted at Blue House Farm

An extremely elusive bird, the Bittern, known for its booming calls and expert camouflage has been spotted at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Blue House Farm nature reserve.