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Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits.
Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
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…
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.
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Rare wildlife returns to West Norfolk thanks to significant peatland restoration
We are helping nature thrive in West Norfolk after making vital improvements to rare wildlife-rich wetlands - including uncovering an unusual ‘ghost stream’.
Return of the polecat
Robert explores how these fluffy bandits are making a comeback in Norfolk, right under our noses!
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Rewilding and letting go: what happens when we give nature room to return
Join us online to discover how rewilding is bringing habitats and lost species back, and what it could mean for the future of nature.
New report highlights need for urgent action to save Norfolk's nature
Today, alongside leading wildlife organisations, we are publishing a landmark State of Nature 2023 report. It shows that nature is continuing to decline at an alarming rate across the UK, which is…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…