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A ring-necked parakeet perched on a bare branch. It has bright green feathers and a red beak

London’s exotic birds make Norwich their new home

For better, or worse, the arrival of ring-necked parakeets as a breeding bird in Norwich marks another chapter in their incredible success story, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer…

A tawny owl is asleep during the daytime in a tree covered with ivy

In praise of ivy

Ivy provides a wealth of benefits for our wildlife. As well as providing cover, it offers nectar in the autumn when few other plants are in flower, and berries at a critical time in winter says…

Close up photo of the face of a common wasp

What's the point of wasps?

Despite having had numerous run-ins with the common wasp, I do admire the species and I love their no-nonsense attitude says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.