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On Friday our aviculture team carried out the annual health checks on all of the waders that take residence within our Wader Aviary. Our bearded tits are a little more difficult to round up so every year we invite our licensed and highly experienced BTO bird ringer, Gary Elton, to assist us with rounding the birds up using a mist net. As you can see in this video Gary carefully retrieves firstly a male, followed by a female bearded tit ready to be health checked by our Head of Species Management, Chrissie and Senior Aviculturist, Kat.
(Please note this video does not have sound due to background noise)Thank you for sharing that's great.
Don't we see Garry at Holme Bird Observatory ringing?
Last week we asked if you could share with us your favourite autumnal shots taken here at Pensthorpe Natural Park; whether they had been taken before lockdown or from a visit to us over the years.
Today we share these phenomenal photographs taken by JELET Photography, capturing the younger generation enjoying the true beauty of autumn and nature.
We very much look forward to welcoming back all of our members and visitors, and we will ensure to keep you updated regarding our reopening via our social media pages, website and newsletters.
#autumn #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe
#norwichphotographer
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Today is a celebration for the contribution #NationalLottery players have helped fund across the UK. #ThanksToYou we have been able to provide our visitors with an educational Wetland Discovery Area and Wetland Hide, providing great learning resources and areas for our visitors, school children and wildlife specialists to learn and discover more about wetland habitats and habitat management, with opportunity to see the different wetland habitats founded around the world.
With these additions to our park we have been able to raise awareness of the serious and rapid decline of Wetland areas and birds, as well as being able to offer an introduction to underwater wildlife with our large pond dipping facility, providing our visitors with a hands on experience to learn more about domestic wetland habitats.
Here owner Bill Jordan says #thankstoyou #NationalLottery
Wow that's fantastic. Can't wait to get back.
Why are NT sites allowed to stay open and you aren't?
Before roosting for the evening Starling tend to gather over their chosen site and perform their extraordinary display known as murmuration.
Our Reserve Manager, Richard, captured this breathtaking #starlingmurmuration overhead the reserve on Tuesday at dusk; early evening typically being the optimal time to see them in the UK.Really missing my weekly fix of Pensthorpe, can’t wait for you to open again
A little behind the scenes footage of our Head Gardener, Jonathan, tackling a sea of auburn autumn leaves on our driveway this morning.
#norfolkgardens #gardening #autumnReally pretty Autumn leaves.
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#Sighting update: A new one for our records! Dozens of Carabus granulatus were sighted on Monday living in our Wildflower Meadow boardwalk. This is typical for this species as they take residence nearby wetland areas and within rotting wood.
#wildlife #naturereserveWe have an exciting job opportunity to join our outdoor team as a Warden – you should have a passion for conservation and the natural world, along with a good knowledge of wildlife. To find out more, please visit our website ⬇️
https://t.co/13YQGRzGG7Last week saw our Reserve Team working on the Wildflower Meadow boardwalk, ready for our members and visitors return. As you can see, our longhorn cattle kept them company throughout this task. #Naturereserve
@Jon_Clifton78 #photoaday11 today’s topic is Trees. 📸 Shots I’ve taken at Horstead, @BlicklingNT and @Pensthorpe 🌳🌲🍁🍂
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We have another exciting job opportunity to join our outdoor team as a Garden & Grounds Maintenance Assistant.
You should have a broad range of basic horticultural and grounds maintenance skills, and will be able to turn your hand to a range of practical tasks.
Want to find out more? Please visit our website where you will find a full job advert and job description (link to our jobs page is in our bio).
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#garden #gardener #gardens #norfolkgardens #newopportunity #jointheteam #norfolkjobs #outdoors #outdoorjobs #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalparkDo you enjoy working in the outdoors? Or know somebody who does? We have an exciting job opportunity to join our outdoor team as a Warden – you should have a passion for conservation and the natural world, along with a good knowledge of wildlife.
To find out more about this exciting job opportunity, please visit our website where you will find a full job advert and job description (link in bio).
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#newopportunity #naturereserve #reserve #warden #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #northnorfolk #norfolk #norfolkjobs #outdoors #outdoorjobs #outdoor #natureOn Friday our aviculture team carried out the annual health checks on all of the waders that take residence within our Wader Aviary. Our bearded tits are a little more difficult to round up so every year we invite our licensed and highly experienced BTO bird ringer, Gary Elton, to assist us with rounding the birds up using a mist net.
As you can see in this video Gary carefully retrieves firstly a male, followed by a female bearded tit ready to be health checked by our Head of Species Management, Chrissie and Senior Aviculturist, Kat.
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #wader #birds #birdringing #waderaviaryLast week we asked if you could share with us your favourite autumnal shots taken here at Pensthorpe Natural Park; whether they had been taken before lockdown or from a visit to us over the years.
Today we wanted to share these phenomenal photographs taken by @jeletphotography, capturing the younger generation enjoying the true beauty of autumn and outdoor play in nature.
We very much look forward to welcoming back all of our members and visitors, and we will ensure to keep you updated regarding our reopening via our social media pages, website and newsletters.
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#autumn #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe
#norwichphotographer
#norfolkphotographer #family #familydayout #familytimeToday is a celebration for the contribution #NationalLottery players have helped fund across the UK. #ThanksToYou we have been able to provide our visitors with an educational Wetland Discovery Area and Wetland Hide, providing great learning resources and areas for our visitors, school children and wildlife specialists to learn and discover more about wetland habitats and habitat management, with opportunity to see the different wetland habitats founded around the world.
With these additions to our park we have been able to raise awareness of the serious and rapid decline of Wetland areas and birds, as well as being able to offer an introduction to underwater wildlife with our large pond dipping facility, providing our visitors with a hands on experience to learn more about domestic wetland habitats.
Here owner Bill Jordan says #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery
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#Wetlanddiscoveryarea #wetlands #wetlandarea #wetlandbirds #weltandhabitats #habitatmanagement #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery #habitats #Pensthorpe #PensthorpeNaturalPark #Northnorfolk #NorfolkOur Head Gardener, Jonathan, tackling a sea of auburn autumn leaves on our driveway this morning.
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#Norfolkgardens #gardening #Autumn #autumnvibes #autumnleaves #behindthescenes #gardens #garden #ukgardens #ukgarden #northnorfolk #norfolkAs the temperature starts to drop woodland wildlife start to turn their attention to hibernating through the winter months. Prior to hibernating hedgehogs need to store up on as much food and water as possible to help them survive throughout the winter months.
How can we help them during this period?
1) Build a natural shelter out of leaves or compost piles in a corner of your garden.
2) Provide access from your gardens e.g. a small hole in your fence; this access allows hedgehogs to travel freely.
3) If you have a garden bonfire please check there are no animals nestling amongst the materials just before lighting.
4) Leave out fresh water and food. This can include: dog food or cat food (not fish based), minced meat or even scrambled eggs.
📷 - A little woodland wildlife decoration from our Courtyard Shop @pensthorpe_courtyard
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#Hedgehoghibernation #hibernation #woodlandwildlife #wildlife #woodland #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #autumnProviding ever changing views, our world renowned Norfolk garden, the Millennium Garden, looked breathtaking in the autumn sun last Saturday.
📷- Owner, Deb Jordan
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#millenniumgarden #norfolkgarden #norfolk #northnorfolk #garden #gardensofinstagram #gardens #gardensoftheworld #autumnWe home one of Britain's more traditional breeds of cattle on our nature reserve. Long horn cattle enjoy a highly diverse diet and because of this, they help us manage our grassland areas around the reserve, grazing on the coarse grasses.
🎥 - Deb Jordan
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#cattle #longhorncattle #conservationgrazing #conservation #habitatmanagement #naturereserve #reserve #pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #northnorfolk #norfolkIf you have ever visited our park and reserve you will have noticed a lot of natural play equipment dotted around. From den building to hopscotch, we believe in encouraging children (and individuals of all ages) to explore the great outdoors and enjoy natural play out in a safe space.
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#freshair #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #naturalplay #naturalplayground #nature #wildlife #family #familytime #familyday #familydayoutAs you can imagine we accumulate a lot of fallen leaves over the autumn months around our park and nature reserve. To ensure these don't go to waste our gardening team collect them, mix them with bark and nutrients to form a dark, rich and organic compost ready for reuse in our four gardens next year. You can see here our gardening team have been gathering up last year's mix for potting and for use in our gardens.
#Gardens #gardening #norfolkgardens #gardeners #nature #wildlife #leaves #autumn #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #norfolkThis White saddle also known as Helvella crispa was spotted on the reserve today by our Reserve Manager, Richard. This fungus is identified by its irregularly shaped white cap as you can see in this photograph taken nearby our Pingo Wood.
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#Sighting #Naturereserve #reserve #fungi #fungiofinstagram #nature #wildlife #pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #ukwildlife #uknatureTranquil and calm, our gardens and nature reserve offer you a place to unwind and be mindful of your surroundings.
Looking over the Millennium Garden this sit spot is a perfect place for you to sit and listen to the beautiful sounds and spectacles of nature. (One for you to remember for when we welcome you back).
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #sitspot #nature #mindfulness #naturereserve #uknature #ukgardenWhat a glorious misty November morning; with blue skies still peering through. Put on your wellies and warm attire and head out for a breathe of fresh air today!
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#pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #autumn #misty #blueskies #november #outdoors #natureWhether it be a few mindful minutes in your garden watching the winter birds visit, or a socially distanced stroll around your local park, ensure to keep yourself connected with nature during these times. (Ensuring it is safe to do so).
Spending time outdoors is believed by researchers to help improve our moods, relieve feelings of stress and help improve our self-esteem.
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#pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #northnorfolk #outdoors #nature #outdooradventures #outdoor #naturereserve #autumn #autumnvibes #mindfulnessSadly Pensthorpe Natural Park is now temporarily closed, due to the government’s announcement of a second lockdown for England.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support throughout these unprecedented times and we ask that you please bear in mind that, during these difficult times, we will be working with a reduced number of staff. We will therefore endeavour to respond to any queries or questions you may have as soon as we can.
We hope you stay safe and well and we will be sure to keep you updated with wildlife activity around the park and reserve via all of our social media accounts. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to the park in early December.
Best wishes & keep safe
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #pensthorpe #nature #naturereserve #northnorfolk #norfolk #smallbusinessThis video really captures the beauty of nature. The sound of the birds singing; the water rushing down the river, and the crunch of the golden fallen leaves.
We will be open all day tomorrow until 4pm for you to enjoy a relaxing stroll around our park and reserve.
🎥- Owner Deb Jordan
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#Pensthorpenaturalpark #Pensthorpe #Smallbusiness #naturereserve #reserve #northnorfolk #escapetheeveryday #wildlife #nature #norfolk #autumnFollowing the Prime Minister's announcement last night, regarding a second national lockdown starting on Thursday 5th November, we have taken the decision to OPEN Pensthorpe every day until Thursday.
We hope that you can join us between now and Thursday, to make the most of being outdoors and connecting with nature, before we find ourselves restricted once again.
Our gardens are in full autumnal colour, the wildlife is in abundance and the birds are eagerley waiting to be fed, by you! A perfect dose of positive wellbeing in these difficult and challenging times.
All of the normal social distancing measures we have implemented remain in place for your safety.
We look forward to seeing you.
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#pensthorpenaturalpark #wellbeing #connectwithnature #freshairtherapy #freshair #getoutdoors #lovenature #lovewildlife #lookafteryourself #reconnectwithnature #autumngardens #autumncolours #birdwatchingEnjoy some quality family time in the fresh air this Sunday, and join us for the last day of our October Half Term ‘Eerie Explorers’ scavenger hunt trail.
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#pensthorpe #pensthorpenaturalpark #familytime #family #nature #outdoors #freshair #northnorfolk #halfterm #familytimeWe are delighted to announce our exciting news! Our Indoor Play, Hootz House, will be reopening on Friday 6th November for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Spaces are very limited so we advise booking early.
We advise that you read the full details and opening guidelines prior to booking and visiting. You can find this information via the link in our bio.
You can book your tickets NOW by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/3ebE0Oz
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#HootzHouse #family #familytime #daysout #PensthorpeNaturalPark #pensthorpe #Norfolk #Norwich #indoorplay #playarea #familydayout
