1.5K views · 52 reactions | Adjacent to the internationally protected Thames Estuary, Two Tree Island is a winter refuge for a huge variety of winter wildfowl and waders. During this time of the year you can witness large swirling blizzards, hypnotically fluttering in unison  | Essex Wildlife Trust | Facebook

Fantastic drone footage, thanks to photographer Mark Surry, of our Essex Wildlife Trust Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, including the visitor centre and its rooftop viewing area, the nature park, bird hide and wildlife-themed play area, the Thames Estuary and DP World London Gateway, Mucking Creek and Flats, and north Kent in the distance. | Essex Wildlife Trust

Dolphins in the Thames Estuary! 🐬 Passengers on board a boat trip from Southend into the Thames Estuary were delighted when they came across a pod of dolphins. The intelligent creatures were spotted on Sunday 27th October. Video clips by MalenisExplores and Brownes Boat Trips. | Your Southend

LONDON’S CALLING… BOOKINGS OPEN FOR WAVERLEY’S LONDON AND THAMES ESTUARY 2025 CRUISES 🚢 Exactly 47 years ago today, April 29th 1978, Waverley made history by sailing from London’s iconic Tower Pier for the very first time. Departing from Tower Pier at 10am, she steamed down the River Thames to Southend arriving around 1:30pm before embarking on a ‘sea cruise’ in the afternoon. Now, nearly five decades later, we’re proud to continue the tradition. We’re excited to announce that bookings for Wave

The rare indigenous thames trout - ‘The Great Rivers of Britain’ on FishingTV Click the link to watch now! https://www.fishingtv.com/series/the-great-rivers-of-britain/ Join Rae Borras as he takes a source to sea journey down one of Britain's most famous rivers, the mighty River Thames. Starting at the source near Cirencester, Rae travels downstream and meets many people working and fishing on the river, explores the river's great history in trade and leisure pursuits, and examines its current e

At beach school we talk about why salt marshes matter 💙 They protect our coast, slow erosion, store carbon and provide vital habitat — including around Northey Island, right on our doorstep. This morning’s BBC news really captured that message: old Thames barges sunk in the Blackwater Estuary to create a brand-new island habitat for birds. A bold, nature-based solution that turns history into habitat and helps protect salt marshes from rising sea levels. This is exactly the kind of real-world s