Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
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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.
Befuddling brown birds
Our guide to identifying the small brown birds in your garden.
Public crowns macro image photography winner
Public vote stunning macro shot as the overall winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust photography competition
Protecting beach-nesting birds
We are raising awareness and protecting birds that nest on Essex beaches.
Abberton brilliant birds
This summer holiday, explore the wonderful world of birds at Abberton and see what it takes to become one!
Lingering effects of litter
Discover how litter endangers wildlife, spreads disease, and threatens our environment.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
Abberton Birds of Prey Evening
Join Essex Wildlife Trust & Barleylands Birds of Prey for a talk at Abberton Discovery Centre.
Birds on the beach, a lesson to teach
Essex Wildlife Trust, the RSPB, Bird Aware Essex and Essex Marine Police advise the public to ‘Share our Shores’ with beach-nesting birds this summer.