News: Species

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Cuckoo chick

Photography Competition 2018

Our annual Photography Competition is back - with some exciting new categories to enter and prizes to be won. (Note: This competition is NOW CLOSED)

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.

Essex Marshes

Celebrate Marine Month in Essex

August is Essex Wildlife Trust’s Marine Month, so what better time to get out and celebrate the spectacular coastline right on our doorstep!

Brown Hare

New hedgerows boost Danbury's rich wildlife

A collaborative project run by Essex Wildlife Trust has planted over a kilometre of hedgerows throughout the Danbury Ridge Living Landscape area, for the benefit of wildlife

Photo Credit- Jason Fox

Nightingales serenading Essex

The first Nightingale returned to Fingringhoe Wick last week and now their song is ringing out around the reserve.