A north Norfolk site has been named one of the best places in the UK for its "rare and wonderful" wildlife.
The Cley and Salthouse Marshes were included in the top 20 places across the UK for coastal wildlife in the summer by The Times.
The publication described the area as a "sanctuary for birds and walkers alike" with "wide open marshes, huge skies and sweeping beaches".
Among the best wildlife to spot, it mentioned the spoonbill bird with its "long spatula-like bill", which it described as a "most unusual sight".
These birds were absent for more than 300 years but started breeding regularly in the UK again in 2010, with birds from a nearby colony frequently visiting Cley's pools to feed.
It also noted that walkers can take a stroll along the boardwalks to the reserve's bird hides to look for dragonflies such as the keeled skimmer as they soar across the surface of the water.
The marshland is the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's oldest and best-known nature reserve.
The trust purchased the land in 1926 and has protected it as a designated bird sanctuary ever since.
The reserve now spans more than 300 hectares and attracts around 110,000 visitors each year.
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