Thompson Common
A truly incredible and unique place. Thompson Common is famous for its ‘pingo’ ponds – a network of around 400 small pools created during the last Ice Age. It’s also home to the UK’s rarest…
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Bird safari at Thompson Common
Join us on this family workshop to learn about the brilliant birds of Thompson Common.
Wildflower wander at Thompson Common
Join us as we explore Thompson Common to see how many different plants we can find.
Incredible invertebrates at Thompson Common
Join us as we forage among the foliage and peer into our pre-dipped pond water, to investigate any interesting invertebrates which may be lurking.
In search of dragons and damsels
Join us as we explore Thompson Common to see which dragonflies and damselflies we can find.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust travels back to the Ice Age to support wildlife
Norfolk Wildlife Trust excavates rare 'ghost pingo' ponds dating back to the Ice Age to restore wildlife-rich habitat to Norfolk.
Dragonfly watching and identification at NWT Thompson Water
A 4 mile walk led by County Dragonfly Recorder for Norfolk Pam Taylor to search for and identify a broad range of dragonfly species around the water on the nature reserve.
Globally rare frog to benefit from new Norfolk habitat
We are leading a partnership to protect and expand ancient landscapes in the Brecks to enhance the habitat of the rare northern pool frog.
In search of flowers, plants and butterflies
A wander around NWT Holme Dunes looking for interesting flowers, plants and butterflies along the way.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Common skate
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
Common seal
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!