Early spring wildlife and flowers in Norfolk
As nature begins to come back to life at the start of March, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the beautiful nature of this unique county. We’ve put together some of our top…
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The black crowned king of spring
Oscar encountered a rare visitor to Cley - a night heron!
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Blickling Spring and Autumn Half Marathons
Join one of the most scenic running courses in the country to raise money for wildlife!
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Spiny spider crab
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Changes at Weeting Heath nature reserve
In spring 2025, we're making some changes at Weeting Heath.
Saving beetles
Our reserves officer, Rober Morgan, delves into the fascinating and diverse world of beetles.
Lilac
Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…
Ring-necked parakeet
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.