Tag Archives: England

UK Marine Invasive and Non-Native Species

Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are those animals or plants that have the ability to spread and cause damage to an environment in areas they don’t belong, that being areas of the world where they don’t naturally occur. This damage can be in the form of that to our environment, economy or health. For example, oneContinue reading “UK Marine Invasive and Non-Native Species”

Another Reef in Norfolk? – The Magical Sabellaria spinulosa

As I have discussed previously The Wash is the largest embayment in the UK, housing a huge array of coastal and marine life. But, it holds a hidden gem not many know about. Sabellaria spinulosa, or the Ross worm to give it its common name, proliferates on this stretch of the coast like nowhere elseContinue reading “Another Reef in Norfolk? – The Magical Sabellaria spinulosa”

The Wonders of The Wash

Today’s blog discovers The Wash, another of Norfolk’s natural coastal wonders. The Wash is the largest bay in England lining west Norfolk and opening up into the North Sea. It stretches approximately 20kms wide and 30kms long, making it the most extensive estuary system in the UK. This stretch of coast, which extends from theContinue reading “The Wonders of The Wash”

Helping with RSPB Little Tern Site Take Down at Eccles-On-Sea

This week I had the opportunity to help out once again with the RSPB Little Tern project at Eccles-On-Sea, Norfolk. I hope this blog post will give you a detailed insight as to what a day working on a conservation site actually involves. A few weeks ago I had the chance to visit the RSPBContinue reading “Helping with RSPB Little Tern Site Take Down at Eccles-On-Sea”

Environment Agency Respond to Fish Death at Kimberley

21st August 2020 Today I visited a stretch of the River Tiffey, to see how the Environment Agency had responded to an incident with fish mortality (death) earlier in the week. My father and brother set off to go for an afternoon of fishing a couple of days ago, however to my surprise they returnedContinue reading “Environment Agency Respond to Fish Death at Kimberley”

A Kayak Trip on the Norfolk Broads – Wroxham

July 20th 2020 Today me and my friend Daryn, took a trip to the Norfolk broads, luckily just a quick 20-30 minute drive from my house, to have some fun and explore our local wildlife hotspot. We wanted to do something fun, active and in a beautiful location so the decision to hire a kayakContinue reading “A Kayak Trip on the Norfolk Broads – Wroxham”

My Introduction to the RSPB Little Tern Project

22nd July 2020 So after contacting the RSPB directly I got the opportunity to go and get involved with the Little Tern conservation project at Eccles-On-Sea, Norfolk, England. The Little terns are seasonal visitors to the Norfolk coast between April and September, where they come to nest on the seafront. The Little terns nest directlyContinue reading “My Introduction to the RSPB Little Tern Project”