Holme Dunes
Rich in both wildlife and human history, Holme Dunes sits between The Wash and the North Sea, making it a brilliant location to see migrating birds. It’s also a nationally important site for the…
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Holme Dunes visitor centre
From birdwatching to bracing walks, cream teas to cuddly toys, Holme Dunes visitor centre is the ideal base to soak up this beautiful coastal landscape.
The Jewel Hunter: in search of the world's pittas
Local birder Chris Gooddie shares his global quest to see all pitta species in a year, including one thought to have been extinct for 50 years.
Brilliant birds at NWT Holme Dunes (28 October)
Come along to learn about the birds that visit NWT Holme Dunes.
Highlights of NWT Holme Dunes for families (28 October)
Join us for a child-friendly interactive walk through the special habitats at NWT Holme Dunes.
Sand dunes
Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…
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My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Perch
With tiger-like stripes, red fins and a humped back, the perch is a striking fish. It can be seen in lowland waterbodies and waterways across the UK, often in shoals.
European larch
The European larch was introduced into the UK from Central Europe in the 17th century. Unusually for a conifer, it is deciduous and displays small, greeny-red cones on brittle twigs.
Birds on the beach
Beach-nesting birds face many challenges, but we can all help to protect them, says Nature Conservation Officer Robert Morgan.
Beach Clean - Salthouse Beach Road (6 December)
Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife!