Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve

UK Wildlife Trusts

Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve is a 9.7-hectare haven located west of Elsenham in Essex. Once a pleasure park for Norman House, it was donated to the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1976. The reserve features a diverse landscape of woodlands, ponds, and species-rich grasslands, thriving on sandy and gravel soil. Notable flora includes the rare Adder’s Tongue Fern and Lesser Lady’s Mantle, while the reserve also supports a variety of wildlife, including Tree Creepers and the county's rarest native tree, the Black Poplar. Visitors can expect to see a range of wildlife throughout the year, with peak activity in June when species like Common Knapweed and Thistle are best observed. The reserve is also home to the Eurasian Nuthatch, which is most active at dusk in October. For those keen on amphibians, the Common Frog can be spotted in March, while the Great Crested Newt may be seen in the ponds. Early mornings and evenings are ideal for observing the vibrant dragonflies and damselflies that grace the ponds.

Managed by

UK Wildlife Trusts

Location

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