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A reserves round-up for spring

A reserves round-up for spring

Blog - Tuesday 30 April, 2024 - by Reserves Officer Robert Morgan

There is a wonderful moment in mid-May when the foliage of the trees is at its fullest, fecund and fresh green. May is also the month of colour with uncompromisingly beautiful wildflower meadows coming into full bloom. In both town and country, the air is full of blackbird song, especially towards the evening: a lazy-sounding song of a few…
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…
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…
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…

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COP26 & Norfolk: What's our role in the climate crisis?

COP26 & Norfolk: What's our role in the climate crisis?

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Behind the Scenes of Capturing the Common

Behind the Scenes of Capturing the Common

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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…
Announcing an exciting partnership with Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Announcing an exciting partnership with Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Wednesday 07 February, 2024

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

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

Friday 02 February, 2024

National Lottery Heritage Funding to support our new 'Building Foundations for the Future' project

National Lottery Heritage Funding to support our new 'Building Foundations for the Future' project

Thursday 01 February, 2024

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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…
Summer at Sweet Briar Marshes

Summer at Sweet Briar Marshes

by Nick Acheson

Saving Beetles

Saving Beetles

by Robert Morgan

Beneath our feet

Beneath our feet

by Robert Morgan

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The black-crowned king of spring

The black-crowned king of spring

Wednesday 01 May, 2024 - by Oscar Lawrence

Binoculars, telescope and camera at the ready, I strode into the visitor centre and gazed up at the sightings board. A quick scan of the names and one made my heart race - a night heron! I had an idea about where the bird might be, so I quickly set off in search.   Every crunch of the gravel beneath my feet was a fresh reminder that…
We’re still hopping with hope for large marsh grasshoppers

We’re still hopping with hope for large marsh grasshoppers

Wednesday 01 May, 2024 - by NWT

We are excited to continue our work alongside Citizen Zoo to bring the rare and beautiful large marsh grasshopper back to Norfolk’s landscape. This year we’re hoping to be able to help the species expand its range to the Norfolk…
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…
 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…

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