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Bittern

The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…

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Boom of the bittern (12 April)

This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.

Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!

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Boom of the bittern (26 April)

This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.

Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!

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Boom of the bittern (10 May)

This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.

Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!

Event

Boom of the bittern (31 May)

This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.

Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!

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Bitterns

The bittern announces its comeback from the brink of extinction every spring with a resounding boom that can be hear from up to 3 miles away. Find out where you can watch this camouflaged bird hunt eels in the shallows and hide in the shelter of the reedbeds.
Volunteer Opportunity

Community and Events Assistant

This link will open on the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website.

Do you have a passion for NWT and want to assist with events or with membership recruitment? Join our staff and volunteers in fun activities and promoting NWT to potential members.

Volunteer Opportunity

Education & Events Volunteer

This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.

Do you have a passion for inspiring children about nature and the natural world? Would you like to help deliver environmental activities to school groups and at family events? This role could be…

Volunteer Opportunity

Marketing & Events

This link will open on the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website.

Come and have fun with us!

Volunteer Opportunity

Wilder Events Champion

This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.

Could you help people to connect with nature in your local area? We're building a team to help deliver event’s across Somerset, building people’s connection to nature and encouraging them to…

Volunteer Opportunity

The Bay Community Events Volunteer

This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.

Help people and nature by volunteering on The Bay’s community engagement events.