August on our nature reserves
Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares his August musings, and reports on rare sights from the Broads and the North Norfolk coast.
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Fascinating fossils (6 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast
Fascinating fossils (7 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast
Plants of Hickling (7 August)
Join our guide to explore the different habitats of the reserve on a walk full of wonder.
Rockpool rummaging (6 August)
Come and explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline!
Rockpool rummaging (7 August)
Come and explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline!
Circuit of Cley (21 August)
Join us on a guided circular walk around the reserve and along the shingle edge.
Walk with the warden (19 August)
Join NWT Cley and Salthouse warden George Baldock on a wander around the reserve, taking in the spectacular wildlife along the way.
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.
Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
An introduction to the birds of Cley (10 August)
Join us for a walk on Cley marshes and explore the birdlife that the reserve can offer.
Bracken
Our most familiar fern, bracken can be found growing in dense stands on hillsides, moorland, heathland and in woodlands. It is very large and dies back in winter, turning the landscape orangey-…