Where to see orchids
Find out which of our nature reserves are best for native orchids.
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6 places to see spring flowers!
We are lucky to have some breath-taking spring flower displays in Essex! We explore some of the best places to visit over the next few months to make the most of our nature wonders…
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
Wildlife
Find out more about the UK's wildlife and habitats, report a sighting, watch our wildlife live and discover simple things you can do to help wildlife at home.
Wildlife webcams
Tune in to one of our live webcams to see wildlife up close.
The Wildlife Explorer
Welcome to The Wildlife Explorer, a podcast by Essex Wildlife Trust, where we aim to inspire you with our work to protect the wildlife and wild places of Essex and what you can do to help wildlife wherever you live.
Protecting wildlife
Find out how we are taking action for nature and restoring wildlife in Essex.
Wildlife Lottery
Help us keep Essex Wild by playing one of our lotteries. You could win cash prizes, up to £25,000 and support the future of wildlife.
Coastal Wildlife Survey
We need your help to record where five coastal species are. Fill in this survey after you visit the Essex coast this summer.
Ride for wildlife
Cyclist Gina Cleere completes her 166-mile day challenge in aid of Essex Wildlife Trust
Riding for Wildlife
Cyclist Gina Cleere is going to ride 166 miles in one day in aid of Essex Wildlife Trust
Fabulous fungi and where to spot it this autumn
Essex Wildlife Trust share some of their top nature reserves to see fungi