Adjacent to the internationally protected Thames Estuary, Two Tree Island is a winter refuge for a huge variety of winter wildfowl and waders. During this time of the year you can witness large swirling blizzards, hypnotically fluttering in unison 😍 | Essex Wildlife Trust

Sea levels are rising across the Thames Estuary 🌊 We must adapt riversides now, to protect communities from flooding in the future. The Thames Estuary 2100 updated Plan sets out how we will work with partners to raise flood defences, protecting more than 1.4 million people and £321 billion of property. Read more at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thames-estuary-2100-time-to-plan-and-time-to-act | Environment Agency

LONDON’S CALLING… BOOKINGS OPEN FOR WAVERLEY’S LONDON AND THAMES ESTUARY 2025 CRUISES 🚢 Exactly 47 years ago today, April 29th 1978, Waverley made history by sailing from London’s iconic Tower Pier for the very first time. Departing from Tower Pier at 10am, she steamed down the River Thames to Southend arriving around 1:30pm before embarking on a ‘sea cruise’ in the afternoon. Now, nearly five decades later, we’re proud to continue the tradition. We’re excited to announce that bookings for Wave