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 pond dipping
Explore our pond at Abberton and discover what creatures live beneath the surface!
Abberton pond dipping
Explore our pond at Abberton and discover what creatures live beneath the surface!
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 brilliant birds
This summer holiday, explore the wonderful world of birds at Abberton and see what it takes to become one!
Abberton summer nature detectives
What clues have the animals left? Dive into some nature investigation this summer at Abberton!
Abberton Birds of Prey Evening
Join Essex Wildlife Trust & Barleylands Birds of Prey for a talk at Abberton Discovery Centre.
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.
Abberton Reservoir venue hire enquiry form
Make a venue hire enquiry for Abberton Reservoir.