When to see - June
Colour is all around you in June. Look out for Norfolk’s county flower, the poppy, as it dances in the wind in field margins. Keep your eyes peeled for colourful butterflies and dragonflies as they feed and mate, and at night watch for the light of a glow worm as the female tries to attract a mate.
What to see in June
Take a boat trip to Blakeney Point to see grey and common seals.
Take a stroll on a sunny, calm day to see Britain’s largest butterfly the swallowtail. Swallowtail are regularly seen at NWT Hickling Broad, NWT Ranworth Broad, RSPB Strumpsham Fen and How Hill.
Visit Beeston Common to see an array of orchids, approximately 400 different plants have been recorded here, including 14 British orchids and varities.
Winterton Dunes is home to the dark green fritillary. On warm, sunny days the fast flying males patrol their territories.
Nightjars may be seen and heard at dusk at NWT Roydon Common and Dersingham Bog, Winterton Dunes and Kelling Heath.
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Where to go in June
Nightjars may be seen and heard at dusk at NWT Roydon Common and Dersingham Bog, Winterton Dunes and Kelling Heath. Take a stroll on a sunny, calm day to see Swallowtail butterflies at NWT Hickling Broad, NWT Ranworth and RSPB Strumpshaw Fen. Look for Norfolk hawker dragonflies at NWT Hickling Broad and NWT Upton Broad. Pond skaters can be seen at NWT Ranworth and Hickling – go pond dipping at Ranworth and learn all about freshwater invertebrates (see our events guide). Visit Beeston Common to see an array of orchids – around 400 different plants have been recorded here, including 14 British orchids.
Things to do in June
Build a compost heap. Compost heaps are not only a fantastic way of recycling kitchen waste but they are an important habitat for many different animals. | | |