Castle Marshes Nature Reserve
Castle Marshes is a Broadland site with grazing marsh, fen and freshwater dykes. In spring and summer wading birds such lapwing and redshank nest on the open marshes, and warbler and reed bunting…
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County Wildlife Sites
County Wildlife Sites are special places protected for the high biodiversity. Suffolk Wildlife Trust advises the owners of these sites, and campaigns to keep them protected for nature.
Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
New cattle corral at Hen Reedbeds
Thanks to funding from Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we now have a new cattle corral for our conservation grazing cattle at Hen Reedbeds.
Establishing grassland and increasing botanical diversity at existing sites
Grassland surrounded by different habitats such as hedge, scrub, woodland and even bare ground can support a rich community of wildlife. The creation of new grassland habitat complements the conservation management of existing grasslands.
Saltmarshes and mudflats – a case for creation
Andrew Excell, South East Suffolk Sites Manager, explains the importance of saltmarsh and mudflat habitats for biodiversity and the environment.
Yellow-rattle
Brush through a wildflower meadow at the height of summer and you'll hear the tiny seeds of yellow-rattle rattling in their brown pods, hence its name.
Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
Reduce food waste
10 tips to reduce food waste today!
Wildlife Trusts take case for nature-powered future to Parliament
Suffolk and Norfolk Wildlife Trusts took the case for nature-powered devolution to Parliament, calling for stronger duties to help nature, communities and local economies thrive together.
How to compost your waste
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
Site Analysis for Freshwater Invertebrate Surveys
SAFIS: Site Analysis for Freshwater Invertebrate Surveys. The aim of this program is to give a simple and quick method of analysing data obtained when conducting a survey for freshwater invertebrates at a pond, river, or other wetland site.