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A swift flying through a blue sky

Swifts - a bird on the brink

Oscar shares his love and appreciation for swifts in his latest blog.

A night heron perched on a log. It has a white/grey body, black wings and head, and red eyes.

The black crowned king of spring

Oscar encountered a rare visitor to Cley - a night heron!

David North posing with his binoculars in front of a small waterfall. He has wavy grey hair and a grey beard.

Volunteer spotlight: David North

Meet our volunteer Cley reserve guide, David North.

A Spanish catchfly plant. It has a tall stem and small pale green buds and flowers.

Arable wildflower reserve

One of NWT’s nature reserves is full of weeds, but we love it!

A red-breasted goose at Cley. It has white and black feathers and a brown/red chest and cheeks.

A Siberian gem

Oscar encounters a rare visitor among a flock of brent geese at Cley.

Large marsh grasshopper on a blade of grass

We’re still hopping with hope for large marsh grasshoppers

We're working with Citizen Zoo to bring the large marsh grasshopper back to Norfolk in this exciting project! Could you rear an army of hoppers?

Poppy is digging a hole with other wilder wardens. She is wearing a pink bobble hat, coat, wellies and gloves.

Volunteer spotlight: Poppy Bye

Meet our Wildlife Watch and Wilder Wardens volunteer, Poppy Bye.

A man with black hair and a beard holds a book called 'Be a Birder'. He stands beside a teenage boy with blond hair. They are both smiling at the camera, in front of a poster for Norwich Science Festival.

Hamza Yassin: life behind the lens

Oscar shares his experience of listening to wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin speak at Norwich Science Festival.

A herd of black and white goats grazing a field, with ponies in the background

NWT employs stubborn old goats

The cromer goats are retiring with NWT in the Brecks!

A short-eared owl flying low over a field.

Short-eared owls: their magic and majesty

Oscar writes about his favourite British bird in his latest blog.

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