Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
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Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.
Ballan wrasse
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
About us
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is Suffolk’s nature charity – the only organisation dedicated wholly to safeguarding Suffolk’s wildlife and countryside.
Hundon Village Community Land
Cathy Smith, Community Conservation Adviser, met with naturalist Michael Chinery to find out about a community project that has transformed a mown field into a wonderful wildlife haven.
Going Wild about Bungay
Wild about Bungay, a book dedicated to Bungay's wildlife has raised £2,054.38 for Suffolk Wildlife Trust, all in the memory of Jasmine Lingwood, who passed away in 2012.
Hedgehog news
Hedgehog news
All about lapwing
Claire Rowan explores the lapwing, or 'peewit'.
Another sure sign of spring is the sight of the whirling aerial display antics of male lapwings as they tumble dramatically through…
Wild about towns
Over the past 60 years Suffolk’s towns have undergone periods of enormous growth and development. Whilst there have been some tragic losses of important wildlife habitats, there have also been new…
Team Wilder in action! Restoring Brockley village pond...
A team of volunteers from Brockley have been restoring their historic village pond to make it a much better place for wildlife.
Talk: Wild about Suffolk
An enjoyable illustrated talk with Paul Taylor