Bug Bonanza at Abberton Sunday 7 July 2019 Essex Wildlife Trust Purple Hairstreak Philip Precey Lots of butterflies, bees and other insects to be seen around Abberton Reserve at the moment especially on the wildflower areas and woodland edges. Andrew Thompson found this great male Ichneumon fly on the wildflowers on the reserve. ConservationHabitatsSpeciesWildlifeAbberton Reservoir Related blog posts Blog Top 5 wildlife photography hides in Essex Our top 5 wildlife photography hides to visit in Essex. Blog Why wetlands matter From wetlands and reedbeds to ponds and coastal marshes, Essex's wetlands are vital for wildlife. Blog Species to spot in August Discover August's species of the month and find out how you can support conservation in Essex.
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