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On our website you will find lots of information on caring for wild birds and watching birds. Our latest sightings page is updated regularly and has details of birds that have been reported to us by visitors to our website, we are always very pleased to hear of any bird sightings and they will be gratefully received. During our season, which runs from May through to September, we have many events such as indoor lectures, field walks and coach trips that you would be more than welcome to join - take a look at our calendar of events page for details of all of these and more. We have a very active, lively and friendly local group and we are always looking to recruit new members and would welcome anyone wishing to join us. Please contact us to find out how you can get involved and how to help us raise funds to contribute directly to projects undertaken by the RSPB so that we can support our local and national wildlife and protect our green spaces.
Next Events:
Seabirds from the Cliffs Pavilion Every Friday during August, the RSPB will setup telescopes and binoculars on the veranda of the Cliffs Pavilion. For stunning close views across the Thames Estuary drop by between 10 am and 4 pm. August sees the start of the return migration for many of our birds. Species that breed further north will now be passing through on their journey south. Lookout for black-tailed godwits, many of which will still have their brick-red breeding plumage. Curlews with their long down-curved bill and oystercatchers with their black-and-white plumage contrasting their bright orange bill. It won't just be birds of course, common seal numbers are increasing in the estuary, and can often be seen during low tide resting on exposed sand banks. Sunday 1st – Tuesday 31st August (except Wednesday 18th) Summer Fun at Wat Tyler Country Park 10.00am – 5pm. Come along for continual summer entertainment. The new discovery zone will be open every day and offers a range of fun activities for your little ones. Free admission; small charge for some activities. Monday 2nd August: Wildlife River Trip to see the Seals and The Birds. Departing Wallasea Marina at 10.00am and 4.00pm and Burnham Town Quay 10 Minutes After These Times. See calendar page for booking details. Click here for details of future events.
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The
South East Essex Local Group supports the RSPB in carrying out the Society¡¯s
objectives in the Thames Estuary area. Those objectives include: promoting the
conservation of wild birds and their habitats, informing and involving the
RSPB's members in conservation issues, developing policies and practical actions
to protect important wildlife habitats and working with central and local
government to create and implement solutions to conservation problems.
