Cockle
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
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Bradwell B
Our position statement on Bradwell B. Essex Wildlife Trust objects to the development of Bradwell B. The impact on our marine, coastal, and terrestrial habitats cannot be overstated.
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Cock's-foot
Cock's-foot is a common, tussocky grass of grasslands, woodland rides and cultivated ground - its fluffy, pinky-beige flower heads are quite distinctive.
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.
Urgent: Help protect Local Wildlife Sites
Essex Wildlife Trust urges people to call for protection for Local Wildlife Sites
Shadwell Wood Nature Reserve
An ancient woodland that is fantastic for spring and summer flowers and is one of the best places in the country to see the extremely rare Oxlip
Essex goes wild for wildflowers to tackle climate change
The Essex BioBlitz surpasses target and reaches 10,000 observations!
Langdon Ridge becomes a Site of Special Scientific Interest
Natural England has declared the Langdon Ridge in Basildon a new Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Walk, run, cycle or hop for the amazing Essex coast
Join the Essex Coastal Challenge team to help raise vital funds for the wildlife in Essex
Shore rockling
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
Ronald Blythe-inspired pop up exhibition to open at Essex Wildlife Trust site
The nature writer’s home was gifted to the Trust last year.