Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
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Swifts in your church
Join Caroline Spinks from Norwich Swift Network for an outdoor walk and talk.
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Swifts - a bird on the brink
Oscar shares his love and appreciation for swifts in his latest blog.
Wilder Communities - Making room for swifts in your neighbourhood
On this walk Caroline Spinks, Norwich Swift Network, will give us an insight into these birds and talk about how she is helping communities to look after swifts in Norfolk.
Wilder Gardens
With an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, the way we care for them can make a huge difference to wildlife. Find out how you can make your garden more wildlife-friendly!
Wilder Communities workshops
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Wilder Communities workshops are specially designed to support individuals, communities and groups who want to find out more about how they can help nature in their local area.
Hobby
Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing…
Saltmarsh and mudflats
Saltwater marshes and mudflats form as saltwater floods swiftly and silently up winding creeks to cover the marsh before retreating again. This process reveals glistening mud teeming with the…
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No matter what your interest, whether it be farming, gardening or marine life, we have a blog for you! All our blogs are written by people with a passion for nature.
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We are always looking for passionate people to join our team. If you have an interest in nature conservation, we would love to hear from you. Browse our current job opportunities.
All nature reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.