Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
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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.
New bug splatter app reveals insect populations
Drivers and passengers asked to count bugs squashed on registration plates after a journey
Bugs Matter survey shows 70% insect decline in 20 years
A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in Essex has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years.
Sanding up for Essex’s insects
Essex Wildlife Trust takes action for insects in Essex by creating new vital sand bank habitat at their Two Tree Island nature reserve
Urgent action needed as insects decline
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Campaign ‘buzzing’ with support for Essex’s insects
Nature Neighbours to help pollinators has already received over 100 pledges from members of the public.
Inset / CPD days
We offer inset days and twilight courses at your site to train staff to use the outdoors to deliver the curriculum creatively.
Report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction
Nation of insect champions needed to reverse insect decline
Abberton Assistant Ranger Blog
Happy New Year! 2020 is upon us and I am very excited for all the projects and wildlife excitement we have planned for the coming year! Christmas and New Year was filled with lots of joy and…
30 Days Wild blog competition winner
Conservation blogger Kate on Conservation challenged her blogger community to write the best 30 Days Wild blog. Here, we share a sample of winner #itsawildlife's submission as they write…
Abberton Ranger Blog – January 2019
January has finally turned colder, with some frosty mornings. Tree planting is still going well, and our running total now stands at 2,775, we should be finished in the next 3 to 4 weeks unless…