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European badger
Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…
Badger stakeout
Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Francesca Chantry, tells us how she fell in love with badgers.
Badger watching evenings
Badger Watching Evenings
Come along to Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve for our Badger watching evening.
Badger watching evening
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of wildlife watching as badgers emerge from their sett, offering a rare glimpse into their secret lives.
Meet our badger evening guides
We interviewed Paul and Jacqui about their experiences guiding visitors to catch a glimpse of one of Britain’s most secretive and captivating mammals, the badger. As visitor guides for the popular…
Badger cull: position statement
Essex Wildlife Trust position statement: Bovine TB in Cattle and the Badger Cull
Mammal mysteries
Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.
New badger cubs spotted at Fingringhoe Wick
New arrival of badger cubs at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre, in Colchester
Government U-turn on promises to end badger culling
Largest ever cull authorised this autumn – bringing the total shot to 35% of UK’s badger population
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.