Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
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Great crested grebe
The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance, during which it rises vertically out of the water and shakes…
Crested dog's-tail
Growing in tufts, Crested dog's-tail is a stiff-looking grass, with a tightly packed, rectangular flower spike. Look for it in lowland meadows and grasslands.
Norfolk hawker
The rare Norfolk hawker is a pale brown dragonfly, with a distinctive yellow triangle on its body. Until recently, it was only found in unpolluted fens, marshes and ditches of the Broads National…
Norfolk's notable 150
Join local naturalist Tony Leech for an illustrated talk about some of Norfolk's most iconic species
Protecting Norfolk's toads
John Heaser, from Toadwatch, gives an illustrated talk about Norfolk's toads and what we can do to protect them
North Norfolk Local Group
The North Norfolk Local Group promotes and protects wildlife in their local area. They meet informally throughout the year for talks, walks and social events.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
Mid Norfolk Local Group
The Mid Norfolk Local Group promotes and protects wildlife in the heart of Norfolk. They meet informally throughout the year for talks, walks, and social events.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
Palmate newt
The palmate newt looks similar to the smooth newt, but favours shallow pools on acidic soils like heathlands. During the breeding season, males grow distinctive black webbing on their hind feet.…
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.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways announce biodiversity boost
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways have joined forces to launch a new Network for Nature programme, with three projects that will improve habitats across Norfolk, benefitting people,…
Smooth newt
You are likely to spot the smooth newt in your garden or local pond. It breeds in water in summer and spends the rest of the year in grassland and woodland, hibernating over winter.