A RARE red-footed falcon, a striking and scarce bird of prey, sent a ripple of excitement through Essex’s birdwatching community. The sleek, dark-winged raptor was photographed by Essex ...

Abberton Reservoir in Layer de la Haye, near Colchester, is a wetland site of international importance for wildfowl and has been named one of the top sites of its kind in Europe.

A BEAUTIFUL duck rarely seen outside of captivity in the UK left an Essex photographer awe-struck when he spotted it at a nature reserve. Abberton Reservoir, Colchester, is home to many beautiful ...