Learn about Essex Wildlife Trust's current projects and ways to get involved with protecting wildlife in the Essex.
Brent Goose Migration
Following the epic 2,500-mile migration of the Dark-bellied Brent Goose
![Dark-bellied Brent Goose](/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_default/public/2019-01/Dark-bellied%20brent%20goose%20Terry%20Whittaker%202020VISION.jpg?itok=fe8uvJqE)
Brent Geese
Photo: Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Barn Owl Conservation Project
The project works with landowners, installing nest boxes and monitoring wild Barn Owl populations across Essex.
![Barn Owl conservation project](/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_default/public/2018-03/Barn%20Owl%20-%20Near%20Tilbury%20-%20Wayne%20Howes.jpg?itok=6fS_cP2K)
Little Tern Project
Little terns are the UK’s smallest tern and one of our rarest breeding seabirds. Weighing the same as a tennis ball, they migrate here from Africa to breed – some undertaking a journey of 5,000km.
![Little Tern](/sites/default/files/styles/scaled_default/public/2019-05/Little%20tern%20with%20chick%20-%20Margaret%20Holland.jpg?itok=x_dLdK8Y)
Little Tern with chick
Photo: Margaret Holland