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From our reserves: The return of a long lost stream

From our reserves: The return of a long lost stream

Blog - Tuesday 02 April, 2024 - by Robert Morgan, NWT Reserves Officer

April finds the ‘Dawn’ Chorus in full voice long before sunrise. The ringing, repeated notes of the song thrushes usually break the silence when it is still pitch dark, and great tits, blackbirds and wrens soon follow. To fully appreciate this outpouring of song one must rise at least an hour before dawn. The males will be…
Cromer goats join NWT!

Cromer goats join NWT!

News - Monday 19 February, 2024

Twelve rare breed goats are settling into their new life with Norfolk Wildlife Trust after retiring from their conservation role on the north Norfolk coast.  The goats were previously deployed by North Norfolk Council to graze…
High-tech cows aid nature conservation at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes

High-tech cows aid nature conservation at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes

News - Friday 09 February, 2024

Six rare breed cattle, sporting the latest in grazing technology, have been released at…

NWT Cley Marshes to host Robert Gillmor retrospective

NWT Cley Marshes to host Robert Gillmor retrospective

News - Thursday 08 February, 2024

Norfolk Wildlife Trust will host a retrospective exhibition of the work of renowned wildlife…

Population of UK’s tallest bird hits record-breaking high

Population of UK’s tallest bird hits record-breaking high

News - Friday 02 February, 2024

Survey results show 2023 was another successful year for the Common Crane, with a record 80…
We've sent a letter to the DEFRA Secretary of State to counter an “ill-advised attack” on Natural England

We've sent a letter to the DEFRA Secretary of State to counter an “ill-advised attack” on Natural England

Wednesday 10 April, 2024

We have today sent a letter to the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, DEFRA Secretary of State.  The correspondence calls out Norfolk MPs who are labelling Natural England’s recent barbastelle bat guidance ‘arbitrary’ as they ask DEFRA Secretary of State to stop the report from blocking development of the controversial Norwich…


Autumn leaves us wistful

Autumn leaves us wistful

by Robert Morgan

We can feel mixed emotions during nature’s transition from summer to winter says Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Reserves Officer Robert Morgan..     The smell of rotting vegetation, the heavy still mists and the hues of yellow, rust-red and beige inspires melancholic emotions; even the garden robin adopts a gentle…

Saving Beetles

Saving Beetles

by Robert Morgan

Beneath our feet

Beneath our feet

by Robert Morgan


Volunteer Spotlight: David North

Volunteer Spotlight: David North

Tuesday 23 April, 2024 - by David North

My career has been in nature conservation including work with Wildlife Trusts, RSPB and National Trust.I am now retired but love spending time outdoors wildlife watching or walking with my Border Collie Hamish. I also enjoy writing about nature and landscape and have a special love for the North Norfolk coast.   I volunteer as a…

 Norfolk’s lost lake is a haven for wildlife

 Norfolk’s lost lake is a haven for wildlife

Tuesday 16 April, 2024 - by Robert Morgan

NWT Cranberry Rough is a strange, ancient place, and a challenging reserve to manage, but the wildlife rewards are worth it says Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves officer Robert Morgan.    Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s…
A Siberian gem

A Siberian gem

Wednesday 03 April, 2024 - by Oscar Lawrence

The mechanical rattles and cranks of brent geese rung clear around the marsh. They mingled through the rough tussock, picking at the sward. At the first sign of danger, every bird raised its sooty head to suspiciously eye the marsh harrier…
Volunteer Spotlight: Poppy Bye

Volunteer Spotlight: Poppy Bye

Tuesday 12 March, 2024 - by Poppy Bye

I am a student at the University of East Anglia studying Ecology and Conservation, currently in my third year. I also volunteer at a hedgehog rescue center in Norfolk, where I have been looking after sick and injured hedgehogs and helping to…