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Event

Guided monthly walk: Berry Bonanza

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Autumn wildlife: A seasonal walk around the reserve to see what is around.

Volunteer Opportunity

Bird / Butterfly Survey Volunteer

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We're looking for volunteer bird and butterfly surveyors in the Wolston/Ryton area. We also need a bird surveyor in the Snitterfield area.

Nature Reserve

New Ferry Butterfly Park

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An urban nature reserve developed on a former railway coal yard, goods yard and water softening plant.

Species

Greater butterfly-orchid

The Greater butterfly-orchid is a tall orchid of hay meadows, grasslands and ancient woodlands. It has whitish-green flowers that have spreading petals and sepals - a bit like the wings of a…

Species

Small white

The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.

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Identify British butterflies

Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
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Where to see swallowtail butterflies

The Norfolk broads are home to the UK's largest butterfly, the rare swallowtail. On a still summer's day, the swallowtail can be seen flying fast and feeding mainly on yellow and purple flowers, while its caterpillars hide among milk parsley leaves.