Blog: Reserves

Hobby (credit: Jon Bunting)

a house sparrow sitting in a tree with red leaves

Norfolk's nature - October 2026

Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares the excitement that October’s autumnal weather has brought to Norfolk, from falling leaves to special species.

A mum and toddler enjoying a walk at Hickling. She is holding his hands while he stands on her shoes as she walks.

A family day out at NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes

Looking for the perfect family day out in the beautiful Norfolk Broads? Look no further than Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Hickling Broad and Marshes!

Norfolk's nature - August 2026

Our Reserves Officer Robert Morgan delights in the boom of butterflies this summer has brought us.

Two parents happily play with their young child as they walk down a path at sunny NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes nature reserve

A family day out at NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes

Looking for a day by the Norfolk coast with a difference? Our Cley and Salthouse Marshes nature reserve is the perfect spot for exploring Norfolk's special wildlife, while having a fantastic…

A child and a young person stand among purple wildflowers and point to them. The child has chin length dark blond hair and wears a pink t-shirt, while the young person has black curly hair and wears a brown vest top.

A family day out at NWT Ranworth Broad and Marshes

Are you on the hunt for a family-friendly, calming escape into nature in the heart of the Norfolk Broads? Look no further than Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Ranworth Broad and Marshes.

A male and female silver-washed fritillary butterfly sit on a green leaf together. One has orange wings and the other has silver wings, with both butterflies holding their wings up as they mate.

From purple emperors to bush-crickets: Foxley Wood has it all

Our young blogger, Oscar, shares his love of Foxley Wood through the seasons, and reveals all about his first encounter with a purple emperor.

A swallowtail butterfly sits on a green leaf on a sunny day. Its cream and black wings are fully outstretched, showing off its red spots on its tail

Norfolk's iconic swallowtail butterflies are back on the Broads

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is celebrating a new season for swallowtail butterflies on the Norfolk Broads, with the iconic species flying once again at NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes nature reserve.…

April on our reserves 2026

Our Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares the beautiful signs of spring spotted on our reserves this April, from noisy warblers to unexpected visitors.