Host of BBC Springwatch

The 2009 series of BBC Springwatch from Pensthorpe starts on Monday 25th May and runs for three weeks showcasing Norfolk’s wildlife to over four million viewers.


Barn Owl

Springwatch at Pensthorpe

For 2009, Springwatch returned to its base in North Norfolk. Pensthorpe is where most of the mini cameras were deployed, keeping you up to date on a whole range of animal family stories from around this incredibly rich wildlife hotspot.

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The Production Village (c) Max Hodgett

Behind the Scenes

Take a look behind the scenes with what is involved when Springwatch comes on site and how they convert the staff car park into an entire production unit.

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Aerial Image (c) Mike Powles

Interactive Map

Click here to take virtual tour around the reserve and see some of the areas featured in this year‘s Springwatch program



Adult Swallow feeding young (c) Annie Kerridge

Characters

Springwatch may have come to an end for 2009 but you can still keep up-to-date with this year‘s characters in our weekly update from wildlife camera man Mike Powles.

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Red Squirrel (c) Nigel Housden

Squirrel Cam

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to see images of Pensthorpe‘s Red Squirrels and maybe even their young kittens as they take their first tentative steps outside of the drey.