Wildlife in the Park

The country park has a wide range of wildlife including many rare species of plants and invertebrates. We aim to provide you with as much information as possible about the species found within the park. However, what is displayed here is by no means an extensive list of species found in the park.

Select a category to learn more about the park's extensive wildlife. Bold and underlined sections are completed.

Learn more here:

Flora

Trees - The park contains approximately 15 species of trees, learn more about them here.
Plants - Find out more about our common plant species.

Invertebrates

Butterflies - The park is one of the best spots in Essex to see butterflies.
Dragonflies - During the summer dragonflies are abundant.


Birds

Birds - Many species of estuary birds can be seen in and from the park, migrating birds often pass through too.

Mammals

Common Mammals - Learn about the mammals in the park.

Reptiles & Amphibians

Snakes - Find out about our slippery friends.
Lizards, Frogs and Newts - Can you spot any in the park?