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Our wildlife can be sneaky and hard to spot, especially in the colder months. Use this guide to help you look for clues.
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Essex Wildlife Trust was established in 1959 and has grown from strength to strength, always striving to protect wildlife for the future and for the people of Essex.
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All about trees walk
Join us for a guided walk through Belfairs Park Nature Reserve as we explore a handpicked selection of the “Top Ten Trees” .
Learning about local bats
Urban Wildlife Champions have been finding out how to support bats in towns and villages across Essex, at our free workshops funded by Eat Natural.
Langdon walk with Man About Country
Join Man About Country on an exciting story walk around Langdon Nature Discovery Park.
Think about wildlife this Bonfire Night
Check your bonfire and other tips for a wildlife-friendly 5 November.
Common prawn
The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!
Holland-on-Sea volunteers show local wildlife support
The Trust is supporting a group of volunteers who are making a difference for wildlife in Holland-on-Sea.
Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Lugworm
Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by fishermen who dig them up for bait.