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Adventure into nature! News, sightings & events from RSPB Rainham, South Essex, Wallasea, Old Hall, and North Kent!
Purfleet, Essex
Joined October 2010
We are pleased to say that RSPB Wallasea is Open again from today.
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A further message from the RSPB Wallasea Team, " Due to the large grass/crop fire earlier in the week, RSPB Wallasea remains closed. It is likely to reopen the week starting the 11th Aug . Please phone ahead before visiting or check back here for the latest update. Thank you"
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A message from the Team at RSPB Wallasea. "Due to a large wildfire on the 5th of August, RSPB Wallasea is CLOSED whilst we assess the damage, we apologise for any inconvenience and will keep everyone updated via this page"
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Following feedback to the proposed Public Open Day at RSPB Rainham Marshes, events will now happen on Sept 13 and also Sat 20 Sept. Thank you to all those who got in touch.👍.For those unable to attend in person, click the link for an online survey 👇.
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Our next walk is Sunday 3rd August, perfect for all the family! Members £8, Non members £10. So book your tickets at Remember to bring your picnic.
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Our Sedge Warblers are still working hard to feed their young here at Rainham. This industrious parent was seen at the back of Shooting Butts hide only last week. The weather this weekend looks bright, a perfect opportunity to visit the reserve. Don't forget to bring a picnic!
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A superb shot of a juvenile male Bearded Tit at the Dragonfly Pool. Definitely worth visiting Rainham this weekend to try to spot these beautiful birds. The Green Sandpiper has also been seen recently from the Ken Barret hide. Photos credit to Richard Hadfield.
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A stunning photo of the Norfolk Hawker taken from the Bus Stop bridge last week by Richard Hadfield. Why not come along to Rainham this weekend to see if you can see it for yourself? To find our more about events and to book tickets visit
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Don't miss out on the chance to join our knowledgeable guides on the first of our dragonfly walks to learn more about these aerial masters. Members £12, Non members £15. Book tickets at
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RSPB Rainham Marshes will be holding a Public Open Day at the Visitor Centre on 13 August from 10-3pm to gather feedback and ideas on visitor experience and reserve management. The RSPB is keen to receive feedback about how the main centre can be used going forward. See you there
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RSPB Rainham Marshes will be holding a Public Open Day on 13 August from 10-3pm to gather thoughts, feedback, and ideas from local people on visitor experience and reserve management. The RSPB is keen to receive feedback and answer any questions. We look forward to seeing you.
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This is Cylindromyia bicolor a fly that is usually found in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The first ever UK sighting was here at Rainham in July 2023, it was found here again in July in the Woodland. Its unique to us! Credit to Andy Reid for the great spot and the photo.
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In June, we have had over 107 species of bird spotted on the reserve, some of the hi-lights being a Yellowhammer, Treecreeper, Ruddy Shelduck, Red Crested Pochard and the sometimes heard very rarely seen Grasshopper Warbler. Credit to Russ Sherriff for these lovely shots.
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June is when we see the fruits of spring's hard labour. Young birds emerge, (Avocet chick by Richard Hadfield.) They are precocial meaning they hatch in an advanced state so they can run around, covered in down and all most immediately feed themselves. Come on reserve to see.
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