Pochard
The once-common pochard is now under threat because its populations are declining rapidly. The UK is an important winter destination for the pochard, with 48,000 birds visiting our wetlands and…
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Red-crested pochard
This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.
Male-fern
A classic fern of woodlands across the UK, the male-fern is also a great addition to any garden. It grows impressive stands from underground rhizomes, dying back in autumn.
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.
My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
Things that go churr in the dark
Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert explores the enigmatic world of the nightjar.
Blackcap
As the name suggests, the male blackcap has a black cap, while the female has a gingery one. Look for this distinctive warbler in woodland, parks and gardens.
Third time lucky for osprey breeding at NWT Ranworth Broad?
Male and female osprey have arrived at Ranworth Broad nature reserve. The pair may become the first to breed in East Anglia in over 250 years.
Bee keeping and growing pineapples
Local couple Richard and Pauline Mitchell share their experiences of beekeeping and honey-making in an engaging talk.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Drone-fly
With brown-and-orange markings, the Drone-fly looks like a male Honeybee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar in gardens and urban…
Whitethroat
The male whitethroat does, indeed, have a white throat! Arriving from Sub-Saharan Africa in April, it can be spotted on grassland and scrub, and along hedgerows. It is bigger than the lesser…