Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
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Boom of the bittern
Come and look for bitterns with us on a guided walk at Hickling
Boom of the bittern
Come and look for bitterns with us on a guided walk at Hickling
Boom of the bittern
Come and look for bitterns with us on a guided walk at Hickling
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.
Boom of the bittern (18 May)
Come and look for bitterns with us on a guided walk at Hickling
Lowland fen
Water-logged and thick with reeds and robust tall-herbs or tussocky sedges, fens are evocative reminders of the extensive wet wildlands that once covered far more of the lowlands than they do…
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Scarning Fen
It may be small but Scarning Fen is home a to large number of rare plants and insects. This precious site is sensitive to disturbance, so please tread carefully.
The Fens to benefit from Government funding to kickstart the restoration of peatlands
The Fens East Peat Partnership (FEPP), including Norfolk Wildlife Trust, are excited to announce they have been awarded a substantial "discovery grant" by Government as part of their…
Swangey Fen
A small, species-rich fenland spot, featuring scrub, mature woodland, and grassland. It was kindly gifted to NWT by the Otter Trust.
Common reed
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.