Black redstart
A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.
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Binocular Demo Day with Viking Optics
Come down and discover our range of binoculars from Viking Optics.
Wildlife Live Webinars
Wildlife Live Webinars are a series of online events on a range of wildlife topics. We use the Zoom platform for our Webinars and, when you book, you will receive instructions on how to join the event from the comfort of your own home.
Cuckoo wrasse
One of the most colourful fish in UK seas, the cuckoo wrasse looks like it belongs in the tropics. Don't be fooled though, it's very much a native species.
Carrageen
This small reddish-purple seaweed grows in small branching fans on rocky shores. It is widely used in the food industry - and might have been used to produce your ice cream, beer or even jelly!…
Pink sea fan
Did you know we have colourful corals in UK seas? Pink sea fans are a type of horny coral - related to the sea fans found in the tropics. Don't be fooled by their name though, pink sea fans…
British Sugar fails to deliver on 3-year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids
An application for the use of a banned, bee-harming neonicotinoid on sugar beet seed in 2024 has been submitted to the UK Government – despite an industry commitment to end reliance on the banned…
Ban on pesticide upheld to protect bees
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is thrilled with the news that the UK Government has upheld the ban on thiamethoxam - a banned "neonic" pesticide highly toxic to bees, pollinators, and river life…
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Bittersweet
Bittersweet is a nightshade, so is toxic; its bright red berries may be tempting, but can cause serious illness. Found in hedgerows and gardens, it has purple flowers with yellow stamens.
A Wilder Suffolk – updated reserves book for members
We are offering a free copy of our new reserves book as a celebration of our 60th year and thank you to all our members. Your e-book is available now and, if you prefer, printed copies will be…
Oarweed
The tops of Oarweed fronds can be spotted floating on low tides. Kelp beds are an important habitat, providing shelter for many other marine creatures.