The little terns have returned from their winter feeding grounds in West Africa to breed on the Essex coast.

This week we have confirmed our first nest with 3 eggs at the RSPB Old Hall Marshes colony with promises of more as early bird numbers have been encouraging and the birds are nesting around 2 weeks earlier than last year.

We have organised 2 special evening boat trips from West Mersea to view the colony and other wildlife whilst experiencing the ever changing light of an Essex salt-marsh sunset.  Ideal for all nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Thursday 13th June 7.30 - 9.30pm

Wednesday 26th June 7.30 - 9.30pm

Details and booking can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/rspb-old-hall-marshes-21621935438

A discount is available for RSPB members.

British Naturalists' Association Conference - Saturday 11th May

A diverse day of Marine talks and Forest Wildlife exploration. Lectures include Seabird & Sandeel Research by Sarah Wanless. Sarah’s work is to understand the impact of global change on marine top predators, particularly seabirds. Most of her research is field-based, much of it on the Isle of May. Her current research extends beyond the breeding season and uses traditional and bio-logging approaches to track individuals year round. This work proved essential to the conservation of marine ecosystems and resulted in the ban of sand eel fisheries in the western North Sea. The other lectures feature Maya Plass and Dr Tom Cameron from University of Essex.

For more information about the day and to book your place go to https://bna-naturalists.org/conference-2019/