MERSEA WILDLIFE

WELCOME TO MERSEA ISLAND - A GEM OFF THE ESSEX COAST. FAMOUSLY DESCRIBED IN 1880:- "A MORE DESOLATE REGION CAN SCARCE BE CONCEIVED, AND YET IT IS NOT WITHOUT BEAUTY". STILL UNIQUE TODAY, CUT OFF AT HIGH TIDES, SURROUNDED BY MUD AND SALTMARSHES, MERSEA IS RICH IN COASTAL WILDLIFE. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS -

Saturday, 22 November 2008

CHILLY BLAST

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The most sheltered spot from the chilly Arctic wind at the country park on Saturday 22nd, was below the cliff along the beach. The early mo...

Thursday, 20 November 2008

LAST DAYS OF AUTUMN

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It turned out nice on Wednesday 19th for a walk to the Point at East Mersea with the calm conditions allowing the water in the dyke to refle...

Monday, 17 November 2008

MUD-FLATS AND MUD-FIELDS

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Recent rains have left flooded pools in the fields along the Strood on Monday 17th. A few birds were taking advantage of the waterlogged con...

Friday, 14 November 2008

FLOCKS ARRIVING

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An hour along the Pyefleet just after mid-day on Friday 14th, proved lucky for seeking enjoyment with the waders. The tide was on its way ou...

Sunday, 9 November 2008

WINTER FLOCKS

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Sunday 9th was a bright day but with a chill in the wind. The hint of winter in the air was matched by the typical sight of big flocks of bi...

Friday, 7 November 2008

BACK TO THE WHEAT

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The brent geese started feeding on the winter wheat crop next to the country park on Friday 7th. Around 400 geese were spread out across th...

Monday, 3 November 2008

TYPICAL WILDFOWL AND WADERS

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After lots of days recently with lots of blue skies, it's back to the typical November weather of low cloud and light drizzle on Monday ...

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Dougal Urquhart: Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom; I was the ranger at Cudmore Grove Country Park in East Mersea between 1983 and 2018.

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