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Skipper's Island Nature Reserve
Skippers Island is one of the last remaining places in Essex with a true feeling of wilderness - a remote island in the Walton Backwaters, there is a sense of peacefulness, only interrupted by the…
Two Tree Island wildlife walk
Join a guided wildlife walk at Two Tree Island and discover its unique habitats, coastal wildlife and stunning estuary views.
Two Tree Island Nature Reserve
Adjacent to the internationally protected Thames Estuary, Two Tree Island is a winter refuge for a huge variety of winter wildfowl and waders
Winter bird survey at Two Tree Island
Join volunteer John as he undertakes a winter bird survey with our Lead Reserves Ecologist at Two Tree Island nature reserve.
Thornback ray
The most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles, it's easy to see where the thornback ray got its name from - just check out the spines on its back!
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Undulate ray
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
New wildlife lookout at Two Tree Island
Essex Wildlife Trust installs inspiring wildlife-friendly lookout
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.
A dedication to Ray Marsh
Ray Marsh volunteered for the Trust for 60 years. Read more about his impact as we remember our dedicated volunteer and friend.
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.