Common sea-lavender
Common sea-lavender can be found around our coasts on mudflats, creek banks and saltmarshes. Despite its name, its not a lavender at all, so doesn’t smell like one.
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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.
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!
NWT Thorpe Marshes guided walk (5 August)
Join local naturalist, Chris Durdin, for a meander at NWT Thorpe Marshes and discover the reserve’s wildlife.
Dyke dipping at NWT Hickling Broad (13 August)
Do you know what lurks in the unseen watery world? Come along to our session to find out!
NWT Hickling Broad - moth and butterfly walk (6 August)
Explore the contents of the moth trap with our guide, before heading out in search of butterflies.
Small skipper
Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.