Sanding up for Essex’s insects
Essex Wildlife Trust takes action for insects in Essex by creating new vital sand bank habitat at their Two Tree Island nature reserve
Essex Wildlife Trust takes action for insects in Essex by creating new vital sand bank habitat at their Two Tree Island nature reserve
It was worrying to hear further news of insect decline earlier this year; it is reported that more than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.
This is a themed drop-off home education session for age 8+
A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in Essex has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years.
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Essex Wildlife Trust and the RSPB are calling on the public to raise awareness of little terns