The website of the local RSPB group. Contains all the latest bird information under 'Local Sightings' and excellent information under 'Where to see Birds'
The website of the Essex Wildlife Trust. Information about meetings open to all are given under 'Local Trust Groups'. Lots of useful information about local wildlife under 'Wildlife Information'.
Details of the Essex Biodiversity Plan plus contact details of naturalists and recorders specialising in particular groups of plants and animals.
Wakering and District Natural History Society
Four miles east of Southend, Great Wakering has a thriving Natural History Society. Their site includes climate data and information on local history, too.
The only county-wide natural history society, organising meetings throughout the year. Good newsletters.
A superb one-man website by Brian Ecott giving details of this fascinating locality. There are excellent sets of photographs of animals and planets which are useful throughout Essex.