Jay
The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal woodlands and parks, often storing them for the winter ahead…
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Mindfulness walk (3 November)
Join this walk for an introduction to mindfulness and meditation in the outdoors.
Norfolk's wildlife in November
What is a 'rare' bird? Our Reserves Officer reflects on some exciting Norfolk visitors, and gives his top tip for the month ahead.
Ramble to the roost (23 November)
Join us for a ramble to our raptor roost watch point, looking out for some of NWT Hickling Broad’s key species along the way.
Hoe bird walk (16 November)
Wildlife lovers, come and help us record birds at our Hoe Rough reserve.
Acorn barnacle
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
Beach Clean - Cley Beach car park (1 November)
Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife!
Free family fun day at Cley Marshes (2 November)
Visit Cley for free! We'll also be hosting free family friendly activities in our Education Centre.
NWT Thorpe Marshes guided walk (14 November)
Join local naturalist, Chris Durdin, for a meander at NWT Thorpe Marshes and discover the reserve’s wildlife.
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Scarning Fen
It may be small but Scarning Fen is home a to large number of rare plants and insects. This precious site is sensitive to disturbance, so please tread carefully.
Small skipper
Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.