Today's visual diary from Southend. A very summery Sunday. 05-07-26 📷: Luis Perez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 05/07/26

Three moments from a summer evening in Belfairs Nature Park. Sometimes the best sunsets aren’t by the sea—they’re found beneath the trees. 📷: Steven Harper

Around our last minute Sunset this evening at Barling Hall Creek Barling Magna 21-16 Hrs the days are growing shorter now 😃 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 04/07/26

A little bit of everything: Last night's moon, a hidden Web, and birds in motion. From the quiet stillness of the moon and a spider web, to quick shots of swans, a heron, and a Bee 🐝. 04-07-26 Southend on sea 📷: Luis Perez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 04/07/26

Just a few snap shots from yesterday’s ride📷 📷: Steven Harper

At Gunners Park, Shoeburyness.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 04/07/26

Southchurch wakes Up. Southend on sea Essex Fri 3 jul 2026. Have a wonderful weekend everyone 😊🤗 📷: Luis Perez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 03/07/26

Gunners Park 📷: Phil English Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 03/07/26

Photography by @julieannseaview.bsky.social St Peter’s Church Shoebury and this cheeky chap watching the sunset on somebody’s car.. 🪶

Our perfect Sunset this evening from along the Common Rd Gt Wakering 21-17 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 02/07/26

As the boats go out as Old Leigh… 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 02/07/26

Lovely little trip out to the Mulberry Harbour tonight…🌅🫠 📷: Clare Nash Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 01/07/26

Around another mostly cloudy Sunset this evening at the Mill Head Gt Wakering 21-17 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 01/07/26

This morning at the beach... 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 01/07/26

Southchurch park lake looking good 📷: Jim Greasley Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 01/07/26

"From crimson fire to Lilly's eyes: A midsummer Chronicle" - the sunrise & moon (1july) - The strawberry moon ( late June) - The garden moment (29 June) framing Lilly against the intense crimson sky of a Widnes horizon. 01-07-26 📷: Luis Perez

We had a cloud feast this evening prior to acloudy Sunset at Barling Hall Creek Barlng Magna 21-17 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 30/06/26

Angry skies over Shoeburyness Common Beach. 📷: Dawid Glawdzin Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 29/06/26

Around our clourful Sunset this evening at the Mill Head Gt Wakering 21-17 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

Tonight’s amazing sky.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

A beautiful sunset this evening. 📷: Chris Chapman Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

My favourite subject at the moment…. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

A goldfinch at Gunners Park, Shoeburyness. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

A restful bench in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness… 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

Bumbles on the Lavender 🐝🪻 It's been too long since I've been anywhere to take photos so I took myself into the garden to capture these 🪻🐝💜 📷: Pure Soul Photography Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

When the Thunder ⚡ Chased the Sun ☀️ Southend's wild 72 Hours. 28-06-26 📷: Luis Perez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

‘Held Between Waves’ 100 Years Afloat Endeavour LO41 — celebrating 100 years. A local hero that has witnessed a century of history, from serving during the Second World War to remaining a proud symbol of Leigh-on-Sea’s maritime heritage. 📷: Steven Harper

Shoebury common Taken from one of the shelters. 30 second exposure. 📷: Scott Baldock Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 28/06/26

⚡️ 🌧️ 🌩️ W😳W 📷: Craig Newcomen Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 27/06/26

The colours of a starling in Southend on Sea… 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

Cloudy day at Shoeburyness Common beach.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

This morning's walk through Gunners Park.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 27/06/26

‘Held Between Waves’ A quiet pause at the water’s edge. 📷: Steven Harper

Around our Sunset this evening on this very hot Day from along the Common Rd Gt Wakering 21-17 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 26/06/26

Cygnet at Gunners Park, Shoeburyness. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

This Western Honey bee says, “Forget - me - Not!” 🩵 📷: Sharron Page Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 26/06/26

Aerial view of the Shoeburyness seafront. 📷: Dawid Glawdzin Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 26/06/26

📷: Jayantha Wijesingha

Flying egret at Gunners Park, Shoeburyness. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

Cloudy day at Shoeburyness Common Beach.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

Our cover photo for July is this great shot from Clare Nash.

Tonight’s Sunset 🌅 📷: Craig Newcomen Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 25/06/26

Around our Sunset this beautiful evening at the Mill Head Gt Wakering 21-18 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 24/06/26

Kitesurfing in the estuary by Shoeburyness. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

A shy cygnet at Gunners Park, Shoeburyness. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

As the boat goes out at Leigh on Sea.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

Awaken Southchurch & Southend 24-06-26 have a wonderful sunny & hot day everyone. 📷: Luis Perez Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 24/06/26

Hello, July🧡😎 📷: Anne Bateman

This morning at Shoeburyness Common Beach.. 📷: Francisco Javier Fernandez

Around Our pure Sunset this evening from along the Common Rd Gt Wakering 21-19 Hrs 😀 📷: Mick Tanner Photos originally published on Friends of Southend group, 23/06/26