Blog: Reserves

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Two women look delighted as they spot a fly agaric

Championing our peatlands

Last May, we were awarded a grant with the aim of assisting local communities to restore three of west Norfolk's remaining peatlands. West Norfolk Reserves Manager Ash Murray looks back on…

A hand dipped in frogspawn in a pond

March on our nature reserves

March is a mixed bag! Our reserves officer, Robert Morgan, recounts the wild weather and emerging wildlife and shares his top tips for making the most of the upcoming change in season.

A male, silvery-blue hen harrier.

February on our nature reserves

Our Reserves Officer, Robert Morgan, gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at our reserves this month. From iron-rich springs and jasmine-scented spraint, to boardwalk repairs and ghostly blue hen…

A grey misty scene with reeds frosted over

January on our nature reserves

Our Reserves Officer, Robert Morgan, shares the crucial work happening on our reserves this winter, along with the wildlife emerging as spring approaches.

A fence overlooking grass and trees at Upton Broad and Marshes.

December on our reserves

Our Reserves Officer, Robert Morgan, shares some key species to look out for while exploring this festive season.

Intense swathes of pink and green light up the sky above the East Bank at Cley Marshes

Norfolk's wildlife in November

What is a 'rare' bird? Our Reserves Officer reflects on some exciting Norfolk visitors, and gives his top tip for the month ahead.

Spoonbill coming in to land

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.

A swallow feeding one of three juveniles sitting on a wooden post

July on our nature reserves

Bob finds a surprise wonder at the A47 traffic lights, and shares wildlife stories from across the county.

Norfolk Hawker

June on our nature reserves

Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares his musings on the ‘June-uary’ just gone, and breathes a sigh of relief over swallowtail numbers.