Palmate newt
The palmate newt looks similar to the smooth newt, but favours shallow pools on acidic soils like heathlands. During the breeding season, males grow distinctive black webbing on their hind feet.…
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Smooth newt
You are likely to spot the smooth newt in your garden or local pond. It breeds in water in summer and spends the rest of the year in grassland and woodland, hibernating over winter.
Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
Meet Habify, our newest Investor in Wildlife!
Independent Norwich-based home improvements company Habify has committed to donating to our Children and Nature Fund for a whole year.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways announce biodiversity boost
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways have joined forces to launch a new Network for Nature programme, with three projects that will improve habitats across Norfolk, benefitting people,…
Sweet Briar Marshes: The project
Restoring biodiversity and providing access to nature at our newest urban nature reserve in Norwich.
Shared vision revealed for Norwich nature reserve
We have revealed the emerging long-term vision for our newest nature reserve, Sweet Briar Marshes.
High-tech cows aid nature conservation at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Six rare breed cattle, sporting the latest in grazing technology, have been released at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's newest urban nature reserve to help with vital habitat management.
Osprey watching at Ranworth Broad and Marshes
Oscar is one of our newest young bloggers. At just 12 years old, he's already a wildlife enthusiast and talented writer, and we're so excited to be sharing his personal experiences of…
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.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.