The Flourishing Essex Nature Reserve that Has over 3,200 Bird and Plant Species

The flourishing Essex nature reserve that has over 3,200 bird and plant species

Many wildlife areas in the UK are in decline, but this Essex nature reserve is bucking the trend

Abandoned oil refinery in Essex has become a top wildlife hub for certain creatures

Canvey Wick in Essex was part developed as an oil refinery till plans were scrapped following the 1970s oil crisis. Nature is now thriving there. What creatures can you find?Flower rich grasslands at Canvey Wick provide ideal habitat for nature (c) Jamie RobinsCanvey Wick on the Thames Estuary has now recorded more than 3,200 species of invertebrates, birds and plants, according to bird conservation charity the RSPB.The 93 hectare site was histo…