Even more scrape creation in the Suffolk Broads...
It's been a busy month for wardens on the north east reserves, without the usual helping hands of volunteers. Its been just as busy for exciting bird sightings, with inspiring stories of…
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Beautiful demoiselle
Beautiful demoiselle’s are, well, beautiful! Often confused for a dragonfly, these giants of the damselfly world are hard to miss with their metallic blue and green colours.
Woodland creation
Woodlands are one of the most important habitats for wildlife in the UK and Suffolk Wildlife Trust is working hard to ensure that the region's ancient woodlands are protected and sensitively managed. In addition the Trust is supporting landowners and farmers to create new sites that have the potential to sustain a wide range of birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles and plant life.
Grassland management for wildflowers
Grasslands swaying with wildflowers are part and parcel of Suffolk's image as a green county, made up of hedged fields, meadows and pastures. But without sensitive management, these grasslands soon become invaded by more vigorous weeds that can overwhelm and replace what is a vital habitat for birds, invertebrates and animals.
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.
Bee-flies, sunshine and roadside wildflowers...
Appreciating the wild Suffolk around us in our gardens, hedgerows and roadside wildflower meadows. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton Marshes habitat creation…
Beautiful butterflies and Lackford dragons (dragonflies / damselflies)
As we move into the middle of summer at Lackford Lakes we enter the time when our smaller creatures become really active around the reserve. This update will focus on our beautiful butterflies…
Wetland wildflowers, waders and chinese water deer fawns...
The wetland reserves are full of young waders, rare marsh plants and cute chinese water deer fawns. Come down to Carlton Marshes and see what you can find, as well as exploring newly opened paths…
Wildflowers, hedgehog homes and hot cross buns on the fire!
Hiya! I’m Faye and I’m doing an Internship in Ipswich Green Spaces with our Wild Learning Officer, Lucy. I’m currently halfway through a Bsc Geography degree which I have taken a step back from to…
Mud, mud and more mud!
Hello, Hannah here! I am this year’s Wild Learning Voluntary Intern at the beautiful Carlton Marshes and Lound Lakes.
Biffa Award supports Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve with £340,000 towards conservation works and habitat creation
With grant funding from Biffa Award, Suffolk Wildlife Trust is able to begin vital conservation works and habitat creation at Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve near Woodbridge, which was secured in…
Duck blog part 2
During the winter months at Lackford Lakes nature reserve, visitors will see thousands of ducks on the lakes. They arrive during the autumn from northern Europe to spend the winter. At this time…