In search of flowers, plants and butterflies
A wander around NWT Holme Dunes looking for interesting flowers, plants and butterflies along the way.
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Children go wild this summer
Why not let nature entertain your family this summer, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.
Summer at Sweet Briar
Our ambassador, Nick Acheson, reflects on his guided walk at Sweet Briar Marshes.
NWT Holme Dunes - In search of flowers, plants and butterflies (3 July)
A wander around NWT Holme Dunes looking for interesting flowers, plants and butterflies along the way.
NWT Holme Dunes - In search of flowers, plants and butterflies (5 June)
A wander around NWT Holme Dunes looking for interesting flowers, plants and butterflies along the way.
Hairy-footed flower bee
The hairy-footed flower bee can be seen in gardens and parks in spring and summer, visiting tubular flowers like red dead-nettle and comfrey. As its name suggests, it has long, orange hairs on its…
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Creative writing outside - Three summer days
Be inspired to write by what you find in the local landscape.
Wilder Communities - Community focus: Summer in the city
A gentle stroll to discover how the Green Hearts are bringing more nature to Mile Cross.
Flower crab spider
The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…
Protecting Norfolk’s precious beach-nesting birds this summer
Known for its beautiful stretch of coastline and tranquil surroundings, Holme-next-the-Sea is one of Norfolk’s best-kept secrets. For beach-nesting birds, Holme Dunes nature reserve provides the…
Flowering rush
Flowering rush is a pretty rush-like plant of shallow wetland habitats, such as ponds, canals and ditches. Its cup-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer, brightening up the water's edge.