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Summer Waders Guided Walk
Join us on a guided walk to spot our Summer wading birds in their Summer finery.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
6 places to see spring flowers!
We are lucky to have some breath-taking spring flower displays in Essex! We explore some of the best places to visit over the next few months to make the most of our nature wonders…
Fabulous fungi and where to spot it this autumn
Essex Wildlife Trust share some of their top nature reserves to see fungi
Where to hear the dawn chorus
It's International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 5 May. Celebrate by visiting a nature reserve.
Wildflowers and where to find them
Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, takes us on a wildflower hunt as part of The Essex BioBlitz.
Knot something you see every day!
Visitors have been admiring Knot murmurations at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Two Tree Island nature reserve.
What can you see in the woods today?
At this time of year there are many interesting sights to look out for in the ancient woodlands of Belfairs. Ranger Tristan Colaco explores what to look out for this time of year!
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Now is the best time to see one of nature’s most spectacular displays across Essex
Tread carefully amongst a carpet of bluebells, as nature once again transforms our woodlands from green to blue