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Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
Bittern spotted at Blue House Farm
An extremely elusive bird, the Bittern, known for its booming calls and expert camouflage has been spotted at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Blue House Farm nature reserve.
Sixty years of leading wildlife conservation in Essex
Sixty years of leading wildlife conservation in Essex.
Conservation evidence
Recording wildlife data to inform conservation efforts.
Conservation Matters: Helping wildlife this month
Essex Wildlife Trust protects over 8,400 acres of land across 87 sites and is supported by 39,000 members.
Landscape Conservation
The Landscape Conservation team are implementing the Trust's vision for the future through optimum management of our own land.
An A-Z of conservation volunteering
From wildlife surveys to practical conservation tasks, and of course, well-earned tea breaks, no two days are ever the same.
Conservation projects
Find out how we are taking action for nature and restoring wildlife in Essex.
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places
Two of the UK’s largest conservation charities, the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, are warning that the UK Government’s blinkered “Build Baby Build” agenda is creating a perfect storm of threats to…
Adopt a Species
Give a gift to nature – and a loved one! Your generous support will help us protect and preserve our local wildlife.
Marine Week Species
Find out more about our six featured Marine Week species.