Tracking the ghost of the heath: a hide talk and walk with the stone curlew

Join us for a special evening event exploring the remarkable world of the stone curlew—one of our rarest and most elusive ground-nesting birds. We’ll begin the evening in the West Hide, where local conservationists will offer an informal talk and share their insights from years of monitoring the east of England’s stone curlew population. Learn about the species’ wider conservation status, the role of protected sites, and how partnerships with local landowners are key to keeping this fragile population going. From there, we’ll head out on a gentle walk from the former visitor centre, taking in key habitats and discussing the other rare wildlife that thrives alongside the stone curlew in the Brecks landscape. Expect personal stories from the field, sightings of evening wildlife, and the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the behind-the-scenes work that helps protect one of our most iconic (but rarely seen) birds.

Please meet in the NWT car park at 7.30pm.

Accessibility

Please contact us at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk if you have any specific needs or requirements in order to make your experience of this event more enjoyable.

www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/accessible-nature-reserves

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Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.

Photo credit: Andy Thompson