Explore Wild Essex

July 8, 2024

New smart search feature; improved interworking with Apple Maps; additions and updates to database; improved screen layouts for larger screens; stability improvements.

July 9, 2021

Maps improved by using markers that show titles, and decluttered by grouping sites. Additional information for sites, notably a photo and details of species likely to be seen. Navigation simplified and screens improved. Site descriptions and maps updated.

July 27, 2019

Site descriptions and maps reviewed, improved and updated. Improvements to screen layouts.

June 20, 2018

New version of the sites database, with several new sites, including Walthamstow Wetlands and Wallasea Island, and updates to many more. Screen layouts improved and updated for larger iPhone and iPad screens. Various bug fixes.

April 27, 2016

Shows footpaths on satellite maps as well as markers for entrances, hides, features, etc. Sites are grouped so that you can look at neighbouring sites all together on a single screen. New sites added and existing ones updated where necessary. Search facility added. Improvements to screen layouts and updated to support larger iPhone screens.

September 8, 2014

New version of the database: several new sites and many updates to others. Improvements to species screen, including multiple photos. Added option to show neighbouring sites on the map.

June 10, 2014

Fixed bug: some map icons missing in iPhone version. Add sketch maps for larger sites.

May 14, 2014