Gatekeeper
The gatekeeper is on the wing in summer on grasslands, in woodlands and along hedgerows. Look out for the large, distinctive eyespot with two 'pupils' on each forewing.
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Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
NWT Hickling Broad - moth and butterfly walk (30 July)
Explore the contents of the moth trap with our guide, before heading out in search of butterflies.
NWT Hickling Broad - moth and butterfly walk (23 July)
Explore the contents of the moth trap with our guide, before heading out in search of butterflies.
NWT Hickling Broad - moth and butterfly walk (16 July)
Explore the contents of the moth trap with our guide, before heading out in search of butterflies.
Rare spoonbill breeding success at Hickling
We are celebrating the sight of fledgling spoonbills at Hickling Broad and Marshes – the first known breeding success in the Norfolk Broads for around 400 years.
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.
We've purchased a popular Hickling pub!
We have announced that we are the new owners of the Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling Staithe.
Second-ever UK sighting of rare bird at Hickling
A black-winged kite has arrived at Hickling Broad and Marshes – the second-ever sighting of the bird in the UK and first for Norfolk.
Miraculous minibeasts at NWT Hickling Broad (31 July)
Join us at NWT Hickling Broad, while we forage among the foliage and search between the sedge for any minibeast which may be waiting.
Butterfly walk
Guided walk from Horsey Gap to see butterflies.
The Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling
Norfolk Wildlife Trust purchased the Pleasure Boat Inn pub and surrounding land in 2023, helping to create new ways to introduce people to the nature, landscape and wildlife of Hickling.