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Abberton Ranger Blog – January 2019
January has finally turned colder, with some frosty mornings. Tree planting is still going well, and our running total now stands at 2,775, we should be finished in the next 3 to 4 weeks unless…
Abberton Ranger Blog – January 2018
The new year has begun with lots of nice birds being seen at Abberton, including a Shag out on the water, Smew, Goldeneye, Goosander, Dartford warbler, Little stint, Barn owl, Water rail, Pergrine…
White storks stop by Abberton Reservoir
Six white storks that are part of a re-introduction programme in Sussex spent the day on the reservoir outside of Colchester.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
Conservation Matters: January
Success for fish migration, preparing for Belfair's butterflies and the latest conservation news.
Conservation Matters: January
It’s the first month of 2024, and we’re preparing for another year of conservation ahead of us.
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.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park wins CIEEM NGO Impact Award
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Abberton Nature Discovery Park wins the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) prestigious NGO Impact Award for its impact on nature and…
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Providing panoramic views over the 870 acre reservoir. The Nature Discovery Centre is set in mature woodland and has proved a popular bat roost, with a beautiful carpet of Bluebells in the spring…