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Summer is here, the Naze is teeming with an abundance of wildlife.

As July’s theme is “Bug Bonanza”, this month we will focus on five “true” Bugs of the many "bugs" you can find here at Belfairs.

Lots of butterflies, bees and other insects to be seen around Abberton Reserve at the moment especially on the wildflower areas and woodland edges.

The Grey Heron is a familiar bird found throughout the UK. Their impressive size, long legs, bright yellow bill, grey and white feathers and black eye-stripe make them an easily distinguishable…

As it is 30 Days Wild, this month we are celebrating some of the Wildflowers at Belfairs

Spring is now well underway; birds are singing impressive melodies, more insects are on the wing with beautiful butterflies fluttering and bees busy foraging, whilst baby animals are arriving as…

Summer is lingering on the horizon and the grand Solis is beginning to illuminate the Naze. The Northern hemisphere is shaking off the winter blues and wearing a technicolour coat of spring flora…

Five things to look out for at Belfairs in May

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…

Spring is marching on! Here are a few things to keep an eye out for at Belfairs Woodlands in April.