Southend Pier sits within the Foreshore Nature Reserve, an eight-mile stretch of protected coastal habitat teeming with life.

 

Here, mudflats, saltmarshes, and open waters provide a vital home for a wide variety of wildlife and on this page, you’ll find detailed information about our local and visiting wildlife. Whether you’re planning a visit or just want to learn more about the unique ecosystem surrounding Southend Pier, this is your guide to the wonderful creatures that make this area so special.