Two Tree Island wildlife walk
Join a guided wildlife walk at Two Tree Island and discover its unique habitats, coastal wildlife and stunning estuary views.
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Two Tree Island Nature Reserve
Adjacent to the internationally protected Thames Estuary, Two Tree Island is a winter refuge for a huge variety of winter wildfowl and waders
Winter bird survey at Two Tree Island
Join volunteer John as he undertakes a winter bird survey with our Lead Reserves Ecologist at Two Tree Island nature reserve.
New wildlife lookout at Two Tree Island
Essex Wildlife Trust installs inspiring wildlife-friendly lookout
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Plastic Tree Guards
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust on plastic tree guards.
Two spotted goby
These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
Public crowns macro image photography winner
Public vote stunning macro shot as the overall winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust photography competition
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!