Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
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Curlew
The eerie, 'cur-lee' call of the curlew is a recognisable sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts. Its long, downcurved bill is an unmistakeable feature and perfect for…
Weeting Heath
The stony ground and close-cropped turf of Weeting Heath is one of the best sites in the country to see the rare and strange-looking stone curlew. It is also home to many rare Breckland plants.…
Weeting Heath camera
Watch wildlife at Weeting live.
Weeting Heath visitor centre
Whether you’re enjoying a woodland walk or spotting the rare stone curlew, our moss-topped visitor centre is a great place for newcomers and nature explorers alike.
Changes at Weeting Heath nature reserve
In spring 2025, we're making some changes at Weeting Heath.
Witnessing an extinction - the last slender-billed curlew
Join RSPB photographer Chris Gomersall for an illustrated talk on his quest to get close enough to photograph the only remaining slender-billed curlew in Morocco.
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Stone loach
The stone loach is notoriously hard to spot - not only is it mostly nocturnal, it is also well camouflaged and can partially bury itself in the riverbed. It uses its whisker-like barbels to find…
Volunteer Spotlight: John Coadwell
As part of our volunteer spotlight series, we're celebrating the work of our dedicated education volunteer, John Coadwell.
Volunteer Spotlight: Di Wallace
As part of our volunteer spotlight series, meet Di who leads walks at our Upton Broad and Marshes reserve.