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The Nightingales are back
The UK’s most iconic songbird is once again serenading Essex
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The Barn Owl webcam is back!
Take a sneak peek into the life of one of Essex’s most elusive birds of prey.
Help bring our seas back to life
Essex Wildlife Trust backs new form of protection for the sea and call on Government for ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year
Abberton Ranger Blog – December 2017
Well, we got some rain! This week we passed the 1,000 tree mark of the 5,500 we are planting this winter in various hedgerows around the reservoir paths.
Abberton Ranger Blog – November 2017
We have begun this winter's tree planting! It wasn't the best start. The weather has been extremely dry, and the ground of the area we are working in is particularly stony and hard.
Abberton Warden Blog – October 2017
October has been a relatively mild month here at Abberton, but the reserve is still changing into its autumn colours.
Abberton Warden Blog – September 2017
September has been a month of varied weather. Some days stormy, others dry and bright.
Abberton Warden Blog – August 2017
August has turned a little wet, with some quite stormy days here at Abberton, this hasn’t put off the wildlife though.
Abberton Warden Blog – July 2017
July has been another good month for the nature reserve at Abberton. We have had lots of birds visiting including a Great white egret.