Reed bunting
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.
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Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Snow bunting
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
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.
Common reed
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.
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…