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…
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Great crested grebe
The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance, during which it rises vertically out of the water and shakes…
NWT Wildlife Spotter Survey
Take part in our wildlife spotter survey and share your Norfolk wildlife records with us.
Learn to survey series - Butterflies
Join us at Cley Marshes this summer to learn how to identify and survey butterflies, and support conservation
Learn to survey series - Bees
Join us at Cley Marshes this summer to learn how to identify and survey bees, and support conservation
Government's weakening of water pollution rules spells disaster for Norfolk's wildlife and people
Today, Norfolk Wildlife Trust was shocked to hear the Government announce a process for weakening the legislation on water pollution to allow more housebuilding. Rivers – already under huge…
Crested dog's-tail
Growing in tufts, Crested dog's-tail is a stiff-looking grass, with a tightly packed, rectangular flower spike. Look for it in lowland meadows and grasslands.
Coastal works to protect Norfolk's wildlife from rising sea
This week sees the start of major works at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Cley and Salthouse Marshes nature reserve, to help the site and its wildlife adapt to rising sea levels and protect its…
Norfolk's wildlife in November
What is a 'rare' bird? Our Reserves Officer reflects on some exciting Norfolk visitors, and gives his top tip for the month ahead.
Species data
Discover how you can use species data to find out what plants and creatures are present on your land, and its future potential for wildlife.
On the lookout for lichen - 5 Norfolk species and how to find them
With help from county recorder, Robert Yaxley, we explore 5 Norfolk lichen species and share some tips on how to find them!
Norfolk's commons - with Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Gemma Walker
Explore Norfolk’s historic commons in this illustrated talk and discover their importance for wildlife, biodiversity and communities.