Kestrel
The kestrel is a familiar sight hovering over the side of the road, looking out for its favourite food: small mammals like field voles. It prefers open habitats like grassland, farmland and…
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Birds of prey - Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and more
Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey, those athletic aerial predators that rule the roost when it comes to avian (bird) food chains.
Storm Petrel
Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on small offshore islands.
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!
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.