Celebrating Abberton Reservoir's history
Visit Essex has awarded Abberton Reservoir a blue plaque to commemorate the site as the location where the bouncing bomb was tested during World War II. Learn more about the history of this…
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Abberton Sightings
See the latest sighting from Abberton Reservoir nature reserve.
Abberton's Winter Wonders
January is always good for birds at Abberton Reservoir: a birding hotspot whose powerful flame often burns brightest when temperatures are at their lowest.
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Abberton Brilliant Birds
W.O.W Event: Explore birds and their home here at Abberton!
Spring at Abberton
Spring is arriving at Abberton, albeit slowly. The weather is cloudy and blustery. There is the beginnings of leaves on Hawthorn and blossom on Blackthorn showing in the young woodland.
Abberton Pond Dipping
W.O.W Event: Explore our pond at Abberton and discover what creatures live beneath the surface!
Bug Bonanza at Abberton
Lots of butterflies, bees and other insects to be seen around Abberton Reserve at the moment especially on the wildflower areas and woodland edges.
Urgent: Help protect Local Wildlife Sites
Essex Wildlife Trust urges people to call for protection for Local Wildlife Sites
Abberton: The Real Mice of Brambly Hedge
Meet the real mice that call Abberton home as we empty the mammal traps before going on a little adventure!
Abberton Ranger Blog – September 2018
September has been a busy month at Abberton.
Abberton Assistant Ranger Blog
Happy New Year! 2020 is upon us and I am very excited for all the projects and wildlife excitement we have planned for the coming year! Christmas and New Year was filled with lots of joy and…