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YOUR WILD ESSEX
from Wild Magazine Autumn 2021
by essexwt
The wildlife in Essex never fails to amaze. Here is a fabulous collection of the rich variety of species you can see in our wonderful county, captured by our members and supporters over the last few months.
A fluffy tawny owl chick peers down from the treetops by Rosie Barrett, @rosiebwild.
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A crab spider lies in wait for its next meal by Sean Marah. Ssssssspot the grass snake by Samantha Moorcraft Photography.
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If you would like to feature in our winter edition of WILD, please email your Essex wildlife pictures to magazine@essexwt.org.uk or tag Essex Wildlife Trust on social media.
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A wood ant doing its best balancing act at our Pound Wood nature reserve by Trevor Hockey. A hare takes a pause in the morning dew by Simon Tassell, @blackstagphotography.
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When two become one. An attentive adult swallow captured feeding its chick by Trevor Hardy. An iconic bee orchid showing off its distinctive flower by Julia Perry.
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