Tipping the Balance
Nick Acheson explores how our Tipping the Balance project will aim to restore water quality across the Bure and Ant Valleys.
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Tipping the Balance
We’re 'manipulating' the underwater ecology of two of our largest Broads to restore clear water and abundant plants.
Thornback ray
The most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles, it's easy to see where the thornback ray got its name from - just check out the spines on its back!
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Undulate ray
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
Map Sweet Briar Marshes
The map panel at Sweet Briar Marshes.
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Cuckoo ray
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
Broad centurion
The Broad centurion, or 'Green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…
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.
Sotshole Broad - a haven for local wildlife
Sotshole Broad is a beautiful wild space in the heart of the Bure Valley. Please help us raise £100,000 to keep Sotshole Broad safe for nature and people.
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.