Essex Birdwatching Society


One of two Black-winged Stilts that graced Abberton on 3rd May - Sean Nixon		Great White Egret has now been seen at RSPB Rainham Marshes three year running - 4th June - Paul Hawkins
Click the image for the latest Essex Wildlife Images Birds: 1 new images 2nd July Other Wildlife: 10 new images 2nd July		Monthly Essex Roundup Click the link or the image above. Updated 6th June 2008 Updated archive photos from 2003-2007 are now online.

This Red-necked Phalarope at The Hythe on 13th May was probably one of the birds of the spring - Sean Nixon

Other News

Identification Panel

A vacancy for an experienced county birdwatcher has become available on the EBSIP (Essex Birdwatching Society Identification Panel). Duties include three or four panel meetings a year along with a postal review of records sent to the panel by the county recorders.
Applicants should apply by e-mail to Adrian Kettle by the latest 31st August 2008. All applicants will be voted on by the current EBSIP & then ratified by the EBS executive committee.

A new style e-mailable Description Form for both local and national rarities can be downloaded from the records page. Please use this form if at all possible. NEW 25th January 2008

The new Fixture List is available now.

RSPB Vange Marshes: Updated 11th June 2008

RSPB Rainham Marshes: Updated 11th June 2008

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Essex Bird Report 2006: Red-backed Shrike at The Naze by Kit Day

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Abberton and Hanningfield Reservoir Permits: Would members who wish to use the permits held at the above Visitor Centres please show their Society fixture card for the current year as a means of identifying themselves as members of EBS when applying for a permit. This will ensure that permits, if available, are issued by EWT centre staff without question. These permits cover two members only.

Old Hall Marshes RSPB Reserve: Birdwatchers wishing to visit the reserve can do so at any time via the seawall from Tollesbury. However should you wish to use the reserve carpark you will require a permit that can be freely obtained from the reserve office by emailing Paul Charlton the site Warden.