Black-tailed skimmer
The Black-tailed skimmer is a narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen flying low over the bare gravel and mud around flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is on the wing from May to August.
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Upton Broad and Marshes
One of the county’s best-kept secrets: Upton Broad and Marshes is a hidden wilderness sitting on the floodplain of the River Bure.
Keeled skimmer
The Keeled skimmer is a dragonfly of heaths and commons with shallow pools. It has a skittish and weak flight, and is on the wing in summer and early autumn.
Second-ever UK sighting of rare bird at Hickling
A black-winged kite has arrived at Hickling Broad and Marshes – the second-ever sighting of the bird in the UK and first for Norfolk.
Black-tailed godwit
The black-tailed godwit is a rare breeding bird in the UK that has suffered from dramatic declines. It can most easily be spotted around the coast in winter and at inland wetlands when on…
Wild Volunteer – Thorpe Marshes
We are looking for volunteers to help the wildlife of NWT's Thorpe Marshes through assisting with habitat management, to increase our knowledge of wildlife on the reserve through assisting…
Martham Broad and Marshes
The crystal-clear waters of Martham Broad and its surrounding marshes are a haven for a variety of Broadland wildlife including dragonflies, ducks, otters and deer.
Red-tailed bumblebee
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
NWT Thorpe Marshes guided walk (16 June)
Join local naturalist, Chris Durdin, for a meander at NWT Thorpe Marshes and discover the reserve’s wildlife.
Ranworth Broad and Marshes
Wind your way along a boardwalk through wet carr woodland to arrive at our floating visitor centre. Enjoy views over Ranworth Broad and discover more about Norfolk’s Broadland wildlife and history…
NWT Thorpe Marshes guided walk (17 June)
Join local naturalist, Chris Durdin, for a meander at NWT Thorpe Marshes and discover the reserve’s wildlife. This is an additional date due to high demand.
Alderfen Broad and Marshes
Tucked away in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, this hidden spot is ideal for a quiet stroll and a great place to discover much of the unique wildlife of the Broads.