Our blue tits are growing fast and will probably fledge this week. You can see them live in glorious colour on CCTV in our visitor centre at Wat Tyler Country Park.

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks on the South Essex Marshes; last weekend saw brief visits from a Glossy Ibis and a Great White Egret, both seen from the hide overlooking Pitsea Scrape. Visitors to the hide have also been rewarded with great...

South Essex Marshes had a great Little Owls session this morning. Our theme was space so the children learnt all about stars and planets through games and activities, we also explored some very muddy paths through the park and built space rockets from...

Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers are a troublesome duo unless they are singing! These two shots should help out a little... Thanks to Howard at Rainham for the ID photo

This weekend our first blue tit chick hatched, we now have eleven tiny little chicks and two very devoted and I'm sure proud parents. Our visitor centre is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, come along and watch their progress in stunning live colour footage...