Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
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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.
Fascinating fossils (6 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast
Fascinating fossils (7 August)
Join us as we discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast
Plants of Hickling (7 August)
Join our guide to explore the different habitats of the reserve on a walk full of wonder.
Rockpool rummaging (6 August)
Come and explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline!
Rockpool rummaging (7 August)
Come and explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline!
NWT Thorpe Marshes guided walk (5 August)
Join local naturalist, Chris Durdin, for a meander at NWT Thorpe Marshes and discover the reserve’s wildlife.
Dyke dipping at NWT Hickling Broad (13 August)
Do you know what lurks in the unseen watery world? Come along to our session to find out!
NWT Hickling Broad - moth and butterfly walk (6 August)
Explore the contents of the moth trap with our guide, before heading out in search of butterflies.
Grey willow
One of our commonest willows, the Grey willow is a small tree that is found in ditches, reedbeds and wet woodland. It is well-known for its silver, fluffy catkins that give it another name, '…
Grey seal
Have you ever seen the curious face of a grey seal bobbing in the waves when visiting the beach? Grey seals can be seen lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down. Sometimes they are…