Footdrains, fires and muddy volunteers!
More winter arrivals are using the new habitats at Carlton Marshes whilst Waxwing are being seen regularly across urban Lowestoft. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton…
SWT Carlton Marshes
By Steve Aylward
Stonechats, Common crane, flocks of Fieldfare and Redwings...
Get up early to see the marshes sparkling with the first frosts, Common Crane and Great White Egret leaving roost and Otter splashing in the dykes. Read on for wildlife news from across the…
Habitat creation complete, hides nearly finished and hundreds of duck already making the most of the mud...
The new hides are nearly complete and the latest downpour has revealed a wetland wonderland at Carlton Marshes. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton Marshes habitat…
Share Marsh habitat creation, migrant waders, wildflower meadows and more...
The Share Marsh habitat creation work is finished and it's already attracting a variety of migrant waders and dragonflies. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton…
Dragonfly delights, Fen Raft Spider drama and the visitor centre build begins!
In the heat butterflies, dragonflies and Fen Raft Spiders are out in huge numbers, head to Carlton Marshes for an invertebrate safari. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads,…
Painted Lady migration and orchid explosion
Water is already flooding into the newly created scrapes and orchids are blooming in the marshes and meadows. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton Marshes habitat…
Butterflies, wagtails and new dyke creation...
New dykes are being created across the new land and butterflies and dragonflies are out on the marshes. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton Marshes habitat creation…
Unusual flyovers, beautiful wildflowers, scrape creation and more...
A Savi's Warbler has been singing in the reedbed and rare marsh plants are creating a beautiful display. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton Marshes habitat…
Spring arrivals: Swallows, Sand Martins and diggers
Swallows, Sand Martins and House Martins have arrived at the reserve, as well as Blackcaps and Sedge Warblers starting to sing. Read on for wildlife news from across the Suffolk Broads, Carlton…
Dyke dipping and tea sipping at Carlton Marshes
I can’t believe a month has passed since my last blog – time flies when you’re having fun. Since April, I have attended Level 1 and 2 Forest School training which was a very wholesome experience.…