See East Anglia's wildlife

Look out for, and enjoy, the wonderful Norfolk wildlife on Springwatch.

Visit our nearby nature reserves, and see it for yourself, and much much more!

Some of the most amazing wildlife and special places in the UK are found in East Anglia, so why not discover them for yourself?

Minsmere offers families and keen birdwatchers a great day out. Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides. There is a visitor centre where you can find out more about the wildlife, browse in the shop or enjoy a meal in the licensed tearoom. There are events all year and family explorer backpacks and trail booklets are available. More...

Snettisham

This is the place to witness two of the UK's great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as water covers the vast mudflats of The Wash, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed onto the roost banks and islands in front of the RSPB hides. More...

Strumpshaw Fen

Walk round the reedbeds, woodlands and orchid-rich meadows and you could chance upon marsh harriers, bitterns and kingfishers. Come in spring and summer when the meadows bloom with flowers, and see an array of dragonflies and butterflies, including the spectacular swallowtail. More...

Titchwell Marsh

This popular reserve on the north Norfolk coast has something for everyone. A walk from the visitor centre down to the sandy beach takes you past reedbeds and shallow lagoons, which are often full of birds. You can sit on benches or watch from spacious, wheelchair-accessible hides. More...