Species data
Discover how you can use species data to find out what plants and creatures are present on your land, and its future potential for wildlife.
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Species Recovery Framework
Our Species Recovery Framework guides how Norfolk Wildlife Trust supports our county’s key species and directs our efforts to monitor and assess the impacts of our work for wildlife.
Species recovery
Ensuring that vulnerable or declining plants and creatures are at the heart of our work across Norfolk.
100 species challenge
Get to know Norfolk's wildlife - take part in our centenary spotter activity!
Holly
Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter…
Holly blue
Look out for the small holly blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…
Sea-holly
The spiky, silvery leaves of Sea-holly give this plants its common name. Look for its beautiful, thistle-like, blue blooms on coastlines and sand dunes in summer.
On the lookout for lichen - 5 Norfolk species and how to find them
With help from county recorder, Robert Yaxley, we explore 5 Norfolk lichen species and share some tips on how to find them!
Montagu’s sea snail
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
Centenary spotter activity: 100 species in our 100th year
Get to know and love Norfolk’s wildlife by taking part in our centenary wildlife challenge by Robert Morgan, NWT Nature Conservation Officer.
Sea slug
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.