Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
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Brent goose migration
Following the epic 2,500-mile migration of the dark-bellied brent goose.
A wild week at Gunners Park!
This time of year sees large numbers of birds flock to the UK to spend the winter, however last week we welcomed some particularly exciting visitors...
Meet Wilder Learning Volunteer Andrew Jacobs
We interviewed Andrew Jacobs, Wilder Learning Volunteer about his passion for working with children and young people in nature.
Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges Nature Reserve
A reserve that heralds a large amount of history and is a fantastic place to witness the wonder of bird migration
Following the epic migration of the Brent goose
Satellite tags are allowing us to gain an insight into the 2,500-mile migration of these geese like never before.
Insights into remarkable brent goose migration
Satellite tracking project informs the importance of landscape-scale conservation in Essex
Canada goose
The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found around most parks, lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
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…
Goose barnacle
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Greylag goose
The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having been reintroduced. Truly wild populations can be found in…
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.