Dear Members, 

By now most, if not all of you, should have received your copy of the Summer/Autumn 2026 Essex Birding Journal and I hope that you are enjoying reading it as much as I am. You may have noticed that there was no fixture…

The EBwS Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition is now open for entries. The rules are as follows: 

• Photographs must be wild bird related and taken in Essex between 17th May 2026 and 31st August 2026.

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The 2026 Big County Birdwatch takes place from 18-21 September.

We've got 16 FREE TO ATTEND* guided walks taking place at locations across the length and breadth of the county. What's more, you don't even need to be a member as …

2025 Nightingale Survey Results

The results from last year's Nightingale surveys in the county have been published, and they make for encouraging reading. Below is a summary of the key findings:

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Another chance to watch this fascinating talk about Hummingbirds by Dr. Rob Williams. 

Click the video below to watch, or go to YouTube to 

LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKERS - CAN WE HALT THE DECLINE IN BRITAIN?

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