Shoveler
Living up to its name, the shoveler has a large and distinctive shovel-like bill which it uses to feed at the surface of the water. It breeds in small numbers in the UK, but is widespread in…
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Small is beautiful with David North
This talk by David North reveals the hidden beauty of a smaller-scale world.
We've purchased a popular Hickling pub!
We have announced that we are the new owners of the Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling Staithe.
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.
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.
Miraculous minibeasts at NWT Hickling Broad
Join us at NWT Hickling Broad, while we forage among the foliage and search between the sedge for any minibeast which may be waiting.
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.
Pioneering local naturalist honoured at NWT Hickling Broad
The life and work of pioneering ornithologist and photographer, Emma Turner, has been commemorated with a special panel at NWT Hickling Broad.
Crafty creations at NWT Hickling Broad
Join us to create woodland works of art.
Dyke dipping at NWT Hickling Broad
Do you know what lurks in the unseen watery world? Come along to our session to find out!
Feed the birds at NWT Hickling Broad
In this session we’ll be making something to feed the birds and take home.
Small skipper
Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.