In tree-holes and nest-boxes tawny owls may already be nesting (photo by Julian Thomas) 1/3
Mistle thrushes begin to shout their loud, day-dreaming songs (photo by Mike Dawson) 2/3
Many badger cubs are born this month (photo by Tim Lake) 3/3

Wildlife in February

Hard though it is to believe, February sees the first stirrings of spring. In tree-holes and nest-boxes tawny owls may already be nesting. Mistle thrushes begin to shout their loud, day-dreaming songs from the tops of tall trees and in the reeds Cetti’s warblers plink merrily.Amazingly, warmer days in February may see the emergence of the first queen bumblebees, of several species. They have hibernated through the winter, having mated last summer, and must now found their own colonies.

Underground, many badger cubs are born this month, though they won’t be seen above ground for weeks to come.

Upcoming events

Lady of the Reeds - Emma Turner Exhibition, Hickling Broad and Marshes
Fri 19 Apr 2024 - Sun 19 May 2024
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Eels, 'Nearly Eternal as any Earthly Life' - curated by Ruthie Collins, Cley and Salthouse Marshes
Thu 02 May 2024 - Sun 02 Jun 2024
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John Hurst: Comings and goings, Cley and Salthouse Marshes
Wed 08 May 2024 - Tue 21 May 2024
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NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Walk with the warden, NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Wed 08 May 2024
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A life in Cley, Cley and Salthouse Marshes
Wed 08 May 2024
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