Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
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Tracking the ghost of the heath: a hide walk and talk with the stone curlew
Join us for a special evening at NWT Weeting Heath exploring the remarkable world of the iconic stone curlew
Curlew
The eerie, 'cur-lee' call of the curlew is a recognisable sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts. Its long, downcurved bill is an unmistakeable feature and perfect for…
Weeting Heath
The stony ground and close-cropped turf of Weeting Heath is one of the best sites in the country to see the rare and strange-looking stone curlew. It is also home to many rare Breckland plants.…
Weeting Heath camera
Watch wildlife at Weeting live.
Weeting Heath visitor centre
Whether you’re enjoying a woodland walk or spotting the rare stone curlew, our moss-topped visitor centre is a great place for newcomers and nature explorers alike.
Thompson Common
A truly incredible and unique place. Thompson Common is famous for its ‘pingo’ ponds – a network of around 400 small pools created during the last Ice Age. It’s also home to the UK’s rarest…
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Changes at Weeting Heath nature reserve
In spring 2025, we're making some changes at Weeting Heath.
Bird safari at Thompson Common
Join us on this family workshop to learn about the brilliant birds of Thompson Common.
Wildflower wander at Thompson Common
Join us as we explore Thompson Common to see how many different plants we can find.
Incredible invertebrates at Thompson Common
Join us as we forage among the foliage and peer into our pre-dipped pond water, to investigate any interesting invertebrates which may be lurking.