As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, Essex transforms into a haven for thousands of wintering birds.

For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…

Our Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, has had some unusual fluttery friends visit her garden this year...

Beginning your bird-watching journey? Volunteer and bird-enthusiast, April, shares her top tips.

Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, explores speedwells - a family of blue trailing flowers growing across Essex.

Ambassador Andrew Millham explores the folkore behind your favourite wildflowers.

Find out which of our nature reserves are best for native orchids.

Our guide to identifying the small brown birds in your garden.

Volunteer Sue's House Sparrow Project 2024 trial experience.

Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside.