Wildlife help information
As a wildlife conservation charity, we are unable to deal with animal rescues. Read more to find out who you can contact in these incidences.
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Brown hare
The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running – it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.
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.
Befuddling brown birds
Our guide to identifying the small brown birds in your garden.
Species of the month: Nightingale
Meet May's species of the month, the nightingale! Find out about the iconic songbird and how you can help monitor them in Essex.
Hope for endangered water voles & species
A mink-free Britain is within reach after innovative world-first trial, offering hope for endangered water voles and other native species.
Species in the spotlight - Common seals
The Common seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the harbour seal is one of two seal species that can be found in the UK.
Protecting insect species in Essex
It was worrying to hear further news of insect decline earlier this year; it is reported that more than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.
Species in the spotlight - Fly Agaric
One of the most iconic fungi species; the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is the classic toadstool of fairy tales and a truly magical sight amongst the autumnal leaf litter.
Mountain hare
The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.
Species in the spotlight - The Adder
Adders (Vipera berus) are the UK’s only venomous snake. Usually appearing from hibernation during March, Adders were spotted in Essex as early as February this year, due to the unseasonably warm…