Construction of the new Wessex Water wetland is now underway. This work is expected to bring significant benefits for biodiversity and strengthen the ecological connection with the Hawk and Owl Trust’s Shapwick Moor nature reserve. #hawkandowltrust #shapwickmoor #wetlandcreation

Purple Hairstreak at Sculthorpe Moor The Purple Hairstreak butterfly is elusive and usually difficult to spot, so we were surprised to see this one resting on the reeds along our golden path boardwalk! Photo: D. Ward #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve

We have exciting news from our beaver enclosure here at Sculthorpe Moor! Two new beaver kits have been spotted! This is an exciting development as our beaver family grows once again! #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #beaverenclosure #beavertrust Photo: C. De Witt

It is always a delight to see the Kingfishers here at Sculthorpe Moor. This one didn't seem to get the memo... Photograph: A. Thompson #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #kingfisher

National Meadows Day Looking across the wildflower meadow, common sorrel and buttercups create a sea of reds and yellows, while beyond, Highland cattle graze the rough meadow. These two meadow habitats are vital for a wide range of species including small mammals, butterflies and other insects.

Some fantastic new photos from our beaver enclosure! 🦫📸 Oscar from the Beaver Trust joined our volunteers for an evening in the enclosure, and the beavers certainly didn't disappoint. Photos: Oscar Chambers-Smith #beavertrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #WildlifePhotography #BeaverEnclosure

Dragonflies Walk Identify your hawkers from your darters on this summer stroll and find out more about these stunning insects and the species you can find here at Sculthorpe Moor. For more information: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/272 Photo: S. Godfrey

Nature Photography: Field Skills Workshop Join experienced wildlife photographer Steve Norris for this new workshop, focusing on learning and applying photography skills in the field. For more information: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/260 Photos S. Norris

Ely Cathedral Peregrine Update

PA and PB have been making the most of their first week since fledging, exploring their surroundings and growing in confidence. They're now taking to the skies more often, putting on fantastic aerial displays as they learn from their parents. Thank you Adam Wicks for sharing this photo with us!

Norwich Peregrine Falcon Update! We are pleased to say that both PA and PB have been seen flying around the Cathedral spire this morning, following the adults around calling for food. The Watchpoint is open today, tomorrow and Saturday 10-4 so come down and see the action for yourself!

Another exciting Barn Owl update at Sculthorpe Moor! While checking our Scrape Barn Owl box our Rangers discovered five owlets! With the other pair in the barn having four chicks this means we have a total of three pairs and nine owlets at Sculthorpe Moor this year! Photos: J. Taylor

Wildflowers Walk at Sculthorpe Moor Join Simon Harrap, author of Harrap's Wildflowers: A Field Guide, to find out about the wildflowers found in Sculthorpe Moor's varied habitats and their importance for biodiversity. https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/228

Thank you to our sponsors Hawke Optics for spending the day with us at Norwich Cathedral Peregrine Watchpoint! Despite the weather we had a lovely day chatting to visitors and watching the Peregrine Falcons using Hawke's brilliant range of binoculars and scopes.

Exciting Marsh Harrier news from Sculthorpe Moor! We have been monitoring a pair of Marsh Harriers that have been nesting in the reeds on our wetland. Both chicks were ringed and wing-tagged under licence which helps to track individuals visually without the need to recapture them.

The Norwich Peregrine chicks have fledged! We’ll continue to monitor their progress, giving us the chance to watch these juveniles grow stronger and more confident as they develop their flying skills, learn to hunt, and become increasingly independent.

Dragonflies Walk at Sculthorpe Moor Join us for a lovely stroll around Sculthorpe Moor where you can experience an array of dragonflies and damselflies! 17/06/2026 14:00 – 16:00 For more information or to book: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/227 Photo: S Godfrey

Sculthorpe Moor Barn Owls Last week, our Rangers ringed four Barn Owl chicks in the livestock barn nest box. These youngsters are part of one of two Barn Owl pairs that have successfully bred on the reserve this year which is fantastic news for this iconic species!

We have been treated to some amazing sightings of our Barn Owls hunting here at Sculthorpe Moor recently. The reserve is now home to three pairs of Barn Owls, all of which are nesting in boxes across the reserve. Photos: A Thompson #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #barnowls

An evening in the beaver enclosure! Fantastic footage captured by our beaver wardens one evening in the beaver enclosure, featuring a beautiful Barn Owl. Watch more videos on our YouTube! https://youtu.be/x2_V_UsiOnM

A juvenile Kestrel enjoying the sunshine at Shapwick Moor. Thank you Sue for capturing this moment! #hawkandowltrust #shapwickmoornaturereserve #BirdsOfPrey

Hawke Optics Demo Day Join us on Wednesday 10th June at Norwich Watchpoint where you will be able to try a range of binoculars and scopes and chat to the lovely team who are there to answer your questions. For more information: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/271

Ely Cathedral Peregrine Watchpoint Our Peregrine Watchpoint will be set up at Ely Cathedral on Tuesday 9th June. From 10am you will find us in the south vestry car park where we will have our scopes set up for you to spot the resident pair of Peregrine Falcons.

Sculthorpe Moor Dragonflies Walk Identify your hawkers from your darters on this summer stroll and find out more about these stunning insects. For more information and to book: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/227 Photo: A Thompson

Norwich Peregrine Update: The live camera is now back up and running! We have been able to fix the issue temporarily and are hopeful that it will stay streaming for the rest of the season until we are able to make more permanent fixes in the autumn.

The wetlands at Sculthorpe Moor have been home to a number of duckling and gosling broods! This is a wonderful reminder of how important healthy wetland habitats are for raising young wildlife this spring. Photos: A. Thompson #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #SpringWildlife

Warden's Walk at Sculthorpe Moor June is the perfect time to explore Sculthorpe Moor, with Marsh Harriers soaring over the reedbeds, our wildflower meadow in bloom and many seasonal visitors to spot. To book see our website: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/211

We have been treated to some amazing Cuckoo sightings this spring! This elusive bird is often heard before it is seen, with their unmistakable “Cuck-oo!” call. Did you know that it is only the male that makes this call, the females make a "bubbling" sound.

The Peregrine chicks at Ely Cathedral were ringed yesterday by licensed Hawk and Owl Trust ringers. PK-Male PL-Female PM-Female The Ely Cathedral Peregrines continue to offer a remarkable opportunity for people to learn more about these impressive birds of prey.

Exciting news from our Breckland Barn Owls this morning 🦉 Sculthorpe staff ringed three young Barn Owls today — two females and one male. You can watch the Breckland Barn Owl camera live on our website: https://hawkandowltrust.org/live-cameras/barn-owl-cam-live-breckland

Wild Weekend at Waterloo Park Join us tomorrow at Waterloo Park to celebrate Norfolk Wildlife Trust's "Wild Weekend". It is a day of free, hands-on and wildlife-themed activities to kick off 30 Days Wild. We will be there 11am-4pm, come along and join in the fun!

Yesterday the four chicks at Kettering SS Peter & Paul were ringed! Our team successfully ringed, weighed and checked the four chicks. We were also able to get the live camera back up and running! Live camera: https://hawkandowltrust.org/live-cameras/kettering-peregrines

Tiny snail, huge success story 🐌 A recent survey of the River Wensum revealed a dramatic recovery of the rare Desmoulin’s Whorl Snail at Sculthorpe Moor! Read more on our website: https://hawkandowltrust.org/initiatives/articles/dramatic-recovery-of-desmoulins-whorl-snails-at-sculthorpe-moor

Join us at the Norwich Cathedral Peregrine Watchpoint on: 📅 Tuesday 26th May 📅 Wednesday 27th May 📅 Thursday 28th May ⏰ 10am – 4pm Come and see the Peregrines, chat with the team, and learn more about these incredible birds. Our new Norwich Peregrine mugs and tote bags will also be available!

Sculthorpe Moor Barn Owl Update! We are delighted to announce we now have 3 pairs of Barn Owls resident at Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, two of which currently have chicks. Keep an eye on social media for future updates! #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #barnowlconservation

The two Peregrine Falcon chicks at Norwich have been ringed this morning! Their weights suggest they are both females, PA and PB. The whole process was quick and went smoothly, the adult female soon returned to the platform. Thank you to everyone involved! #hawkandowltrust #norwichcathedral

Well Women Walk at Shapwick Moor Spend your bank holiday Monday on a lovely evening stroll around Shapwick Moor! Meet a group of like-minded women who enjoy getting out and about in nature. For more information: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Registration/EventId/202

Osprey sightings at Sculthorpe Moor! On the 4th May an Osprey was spotted by a visitor here on the reserve, a second sighting was reported of an Osprey fishing in the wetland on Monday night. Thank you A. Greenfield for sharing your photographs. #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve

Beaver Enclosure Walk- Date Added! Because the walks in the beaver enclosure are so popular we have added a new date! 2nd July at 7pm! Get your tickets now on our website: https://members.hawkandowltrust.org/Event-Search #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #BeaverEnclosure

Spring visitors to Sculthorpe Moor! May is the perfect time to spot migrating birds visiting Sculthorpe Moor this spring and summer. Species including Common Tern, Cuckoo, Little Ringed Plover, Reed Warbler and many more can be seen on the reserve. Photos: A Thompson

We love when visitors share their photographs taken at Sculthorpe Moor. A huge thank you to Ken Rowe for sharing your wonderful photos from last week’s visit! #SculthorpeMoor #WildlifePhotography #hawkandowltrust

Yeovil Peregrine Update! This week the three chicks were ringed by one of the Hawk and Owl Trust team. Due to the size of the chicks we suspect they are all male also known as tiercels. Ringing is carried out to monitor survival, population and dispersal of Peregrine Falcons.

Why do some Peregrine eggs not hatch? To find out about why some eggs do not hatch see the latest article on our website: https://hawkandowltrust.org/?view=article&id=96:why-peregrine-falcons-lay-eggs-and-why-one-sometimes-fails-to-hatch&catid=10:news #hawkandowltrust #peregrinefalcons

Sculthorpe Moor Beavers Fantastic trail camera footage has been collected from the beaver enclosure over the last couple of weeks thanks to our dedicated volunteers. This short clip gives us a glimpse into what these elusive creatures get up to when no one is looking. 👀 #hawkandowltrust

Sad news from the Norwich Peregrines: the smallest of the chicks died yesterday evening. We’ll keep monitoring the chicks closely and share further updates when we can. Thank you to everyone following and supporting the Norwich Peregrines. #hawkandowltrust #norwichperegrines #norwichcathedral

Hawk and Owl Trust Live with Chris Sperring. Join us tonight (May 12th) at 7.30pm for another Facebook live! Chris will be live from the Somerset Levels with updates on our nest box cameras, projects and nature reserves. #hawkandowltrust #sculthorpemoornaturereserve #shapwickmoornaturereserve

Wildflower Meadow now open at Sculthorpe Moor! Enjoy a stroll around our beautiful wildflower meadow where you can see a variety of wildflower species throughout the summer. Visit today to see early flowering species such as cuckoo flower, bugle, buttercup and marsh valerian!

A Morning of Discovery: The "Well Women" Wander at Shapwick Moor. The Well Women group set out to explore the stunning landscape of the Shapwick Moor Reserve, proving that sometimes the best medicine is a pair of binoculars and a bit of fresh Somerset air.