As we have touched on before the eastern coast of England is one of the few areas in the UK where saltmarshes are regularly found along the coastline. Saltmarsh generally occurs where the land meets the sea. As the ocean tide goes in and out, mud and other sediment are deposited in sheltered areas ofContinue reading “The Secrets of Saltmarsh”
Tag Archives: Norfolk
Turning Tides – The Wash Wildlife Documentary Coming Soon
In England’s last Eden, wildlife is under threat and livelihoods are on the line. Can we save them before it’s too late?
Is it Just Mud and Sand? What Really Lies Beneath the Surface?
Mudflats and sandflats are some of the most common marine habitats in our UK waters, but also some of the less appreciated. This is likely because at first glance they look like brown, plain, barren landscapes, while mudflats are also generally not very accessible. However, beneath the surface lies a whole array of marine lifeContinue reading “Is it Just Mud and Sand? What Really Lies Beneath the Surface?”
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”
The Chalk Reefs of Cromer Shoal
Norfolk houses the longest chalk reef in Europe: the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds
Protecting the Little Terns – RSPB – 2021
Learn about my volunteering on Norfolk’s nesting beaches for little terns with the RSPB.
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”
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