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…
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Badger webcam
Take a look at our live webcam from our badger sett at our Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve.
Badger stakeout
Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Francesca Chantry, tells us how she fell in love with badgers.
Badger Watching Evenings
Come along to Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve for our Badger watching evening.
Badger watching evenings
Join at us Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park for badger watching evenings in Essex. These evenings are a unique chance to see badgers in their natural habitat, led by our fantastic experts | Essex Wildlife Trust
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Badger watching evening
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of wildlife watching as badgers emerge from their sett, offering a rare glimpse into their secret lives.
Species in the spotlight - The Adder
Adders (Vipera berus) are the UK’s only venomous snake. Usually appearing from hibernation during March, Adders were spotted in Essex as early as February this year, due to the unseasonably warm…
Badger cull: position statement
Essex Wildlife Trust position statement: Bovine TB in Cattle and the Badger Cull
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…
Marine Week Species
Find out more about our six featured Marine Week species.
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