Take part in The Essex BioBlitz, the first study of it's kind in Essex 🌸

All you have to do is take photos of wildflowers. It really is that simple 👉 essexwt.org.uk/essex-bioblitz

Help us pick a winner 👇🏆

We had over 100 submissions for our next social media banner image so we need your help to decide...

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🌸 for Jonathan Pinnock's bluebells
🦋 for Sean Gillespie's brimstone
🐝 for Julie Levere's leaf cutter bee

Did you know, damaged or trampled #bluebells can take up to 7 years to re-grow? We all love bluebells, but it's important to keep to paths. Share this message to let others know! 💜

Best bluebell walks 👉 loom.ly/nZwtJGI

📷 Bluebell photos from the Conservation Team 🌸

Cracking couple of hours out and about this afternoon with Ring Ouzel, Spoonbills, Wheatears and Green Sand, amongst others. EBwS Bird News Essex Wildlife Trust

We're excited to announce an upcoming EBwS under-25s birding day at Abberton Reservoir on Monday 6th May. If you're under 25, or know someone who is, and would like to come along full details can be found here: ebws.org.uk/index.php/ebws… EBwS Bird News Essex Wildlife Trust

Nice view of a wheatear over at fobbing marsh yesterday morning EBwS Bird News Essex Wildlife Trust BTO

On 22 June we're joining a march to #RestoreNatureNow

This is a peaceful march in London to take a message to politicians that nature can be saved, but only if they take action now

Everyone's welcome to join, find out more & pledge your support👇

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The beautiful song of the song thrush EBwS Bird News Essex Wildlife Trust RSPB England Neil Phillips

#TreecreeperTuesday 🐤 Is that a trend? It should be...

No, we haven't posted this photo upside down.

Treecreepers have specially designed feet that are long and curved so that they can explore every inch of a tree 🔎

📷 @ks_photography1977 (on Instagram)

#EarthDay - Essex’s #saltmarshes and #mudflats huge carbon sinks & massively important for wildlife. 1/3 of Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserves protect these habitats - so, ending this important day in the calendar with this repost -

So cute! 🦊🤗

Providing a hand in the form of food can make a difference, not only for the Snow Bunting but for a variety of bird species that visit. Essex Wildlife Trust offers tips on how to feed birds, ensuring you’re offering the right nutrients to your feathered guests: essexwt.org.uk/actions/how-fe…

Happy World Earth Day 💚🌍

With your help, we can continue to protect and restore nature in Essex.

Give what you can to nature 👉 essexwt.org.uk/make-donation

We are going to be offering £5 off the registration fee for Running Wild this weekend only - just use code WILD5. 🏃‍♂️

Climb over, crawl through and jump across some crazy obstacles, before finishing in style with the famous 20-foot Deathslide into a lake!

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Meet Joss, our most esteemed collie-gue! 🐶

Conservation grazing is key to maintaining diverse habitats. But who helps us keep our woolly crew in check? Enter Joss, our superstar #sheepdog ! 🐑👏

It's #PicOfTheWeek time! 📷

We fell in love with this little bank vole peering out over the mound. Those large ears are definitely being used to listen carefully for predators, including foxes, kestrels and owls.

Congratulations @t_j_james82 👏 (via Instagram)

We'd like to wish everyone a lovely weekend. And if you're planning to head to one of our sand&shingle beaches, please remember to look out for our nesting birds! Secret Mersea Island BBC Essex Brightlingsea Town Council Colchester City Council Essex By The Sea Podcast Clacton Gazette harwichhaven Essex Wildlife Trust

The new wet grasslands at Blue House Farm are looking just amazing at the moment. Territorial lapwing, redshank and avocets everywhere - highly recommended.

Quick clip of a Nightingale singing from today

BBC Springwatch Essex Wildlife Trust EBwS Bird News

Some images from a great day Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick. SWALLOW, BLACK-TAILED GODWITS, NIGHTINGALE & GREEN-WINGED ORCHID. Good to bump into Brentwood Birder Elsbeth Gudrun Gotts & Jim Hume #BirdsSeenIn2024 Float_photographies