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So excited that one of the male curlews (Ring number 2X) hatched last year at Pensthorpe on 30th May has been spotted back at Wild Ken Hill after being released there on 15th July last year! 🪶
He’s also integrating well- he was seen in a flock of 70 other curlews. Isn’t it incredible how they find each other and know exactly where to come back to?
Let’s see if we can spot him on BBC Springwatch!
Did you know we have mobility scooters available to hire?
Just speak to a member of staff upon arrival who will be more than happy to get you set up and ready to go.
We're open Wednesday-Sunday 📆
Have you explored the far reaches of our park yet?
It may be cold, but the views and wildlife are well worth it- and of course our cafe serves some delicious food to warm you up after 😊
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Excuse the grey skies, but our garden team have done some excellent work in our Corten Infinity Garden in getting it ready for winter.
We can’t wait to see what this space looks like in Spring when the skies are a little bluer ☺️
P.S. included some pics of the more exotic plants in the garden to give you some hot tropical vibes 🌴☀️🕶 -
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Otters 🦦 are occasionally seen on site, usually along the river. This morning, Senior Reserve Warden, David, was treated to this individual, which had just caught breakfast. #PensthorpeSightings
So excited that one of the male curlews (RN 2X) hatched last year at Pensthorpe on 30/05 has been spotted back at @WildKenHill after being released there on 15/07 last year! 🪶
He’s also integrating well- he was seen in a flock of 70 other curlews!
#Winterwatch @ChrisGPackhamJust a week until The Locked Room comes out in the UK! Here’s a proof with my lucky witch stones…
A stunning sunset 🌅 as the Reserve Team watched 18 egrets coming into roost, including 4 great & 14 little egrets. Also, buzzard, marsh harrier, cormorant & grey heron flew past. #PensthorpeSightings
Have you explored the far reaches of our park yet?
It may be cold, but the views and wildlife are well worth it- and of course our cafe serves some delicious food to warm you up after 😊
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Parents, this is your warning- it’s nearly February half-term!!
We’ll be open every day between 12th-20th February (yes, even Monday and Tuesday!) AND we have a very special new Who’s Poo Poo Trail about the park! 💩💩💩
Learn which birds to be particularly aware of when they fly over your head and why your pet rabbit eats its own poo! 🐰
We also have...
💩 A magical mini poo trail around WildRootz (or the littlest adventurers!)
🤩 An epic indoor and outdoor play area
🧁Tasty treats in our cafe
🦩 Lots of birds you can meet, including flamingos, cranes and ducks!
Click the link in our bio to find out more!
Did you know we have mobility scooters available to hire?
Just speak to a member of staff upon arrival who will be more than happy to get you set up and ready to go.
We're open Wednesday-Sunday 📆
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Have you explored the far reaches of our park yet?
It may be cold, but the views and wildlife are well worth it- and of course our cafe serves some delicious food to warm you up after 😊
Other things you should know:
🛵 We have mobility scooters available for hire
🥾 We have family trails all year round
☕ Our cafe offers takeaway food so you can enjoy a cup of coffee while out in the park
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Time for a bit of fun!
You may not have noticed, but birds rock some pretty funky feet. Can you guess these birds by their feet alone? 🦆
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Excuse the grey skies, but our garden team have done some excellent work in our Corten Infinity Garden in getting it ready for winter.
We can’t wait to see what this space looks like in Spring when the skies are a little bluer ☺️
P.S. included some pics of the more exotic plants in the garden to give you some hot tropical vibes 🌴☀️🕶
#pensthorpe #garden #wintergardening #fakenham #watchthisspace #gardening #gardenlife
Fancy a roast but don’t fancy cooking?
TODAY our Courtyard Cafe is serving Roast Breast of Norfolk Turkey and Roast Topside of English Beef as a special!
No need to book, just come along and have a delicious roast dinner with all the trimmings 😋
Once upon a frost…
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Spring is on its way- snowdrops are starting to appear in our Wave Garden 😊
They'll be at their peak in March so make sure you visit us then!
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Longhorn cattle are a hardy breed and spend all year grazing around the reserve. On a cold day like today they get an extra bit of hay as a treat! 🐮
📸 David, Reserve Warden
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Weather like this has us longing for the summer 🌞
We can't wait for its colour and sunshine, and we have some MAMMOTH things in store...
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We’re so excited…
We’re finalists for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the East of England Tourism Awards! 🎉
We wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who visited us this past year and to all our incredible team for all their hard work- fingers crossed for the finals! 🤞
We’re also in the finalist category for Marketing Campaign of the Year ☺️
#proud #teamwork #norfolk
A splash of pink to brighten up your day 😍
Flamingos normally live for 20-30 years, and their feathers are pink because of a special pigment in the algae they eat 🦩
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What a sky 😍
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The barnacle geese have started to arrive. These birds breed on the reserve & were colour ringed (under license) to track their winter movements. So far, birds have returned from the Suffolk coast. Any barnacle goose colour ring readings can be sent to waterbirdcolourmarking.org/
#barnaclegoose #birdmigration #birdstudy #birdringing
Just a reminder that our opening days are changing next week- we'll be open Wednesday-Sunday ❄️
We'll be open 7 days a week again from April, with the exception of February half-term when we have some exciting activities planned- so watch this space! 😊
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Move over, pink-footed geese!
We wanted to tell you about the nēnē, one of the rarest geese in the whole world!
🌏They're native to Hawaii (and are wild there) and nearly went extinct in the 50s because of hunting and an increase of predators.
⚓They've been bred in captivity in the UK ever since Sir Peter Scott imported 3 of the remaining 40 birds 70 years ago.
🧡They're now back from the brink of extinction in Hawaii and we happen to have a few at Pensthorpe. They're very friendly and like to say hello to visitors at the Viewing Lake.
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Want to try something new this year or learn a new skill? We're on the look out for some volunteers to join our team! No experience is necessary and we'll keep you well fed!
We're looking for...
🌸 Garden volunteers
🌳 Practical conservation volunteers (weekends)
🦆 Aviculture volunteers
👍 Visitor Interaction volunteers
👋 Say hello! If you'd like some more information just drop us a line at volunteer@pensthorpe.com - we'd love to hear from you!
📆 New date added- Wednesday 4th May 📆
Due to popular demand, we've added another date for artist Sue Welfare's Linocut Workshop!
🖌️Learn a range of mark-making techniques
🖌️Make your own linocut print to take home with you
🍰 Enjoy some tea and cake while you're here (it's included!)
Makes a great gift for someone with a winter birthday or for anyone wanting to learn something new!
Click the link in our bio for more info.
Bearded tits can be seen all year round, and you’re more likely to hear them before you see them- they’re very fast and quite noisy!
Have you ever seen one before?
📸 Nina Bailey
Our events calendar is already starting to fill up for the year!
What takes your fancy?
🕵️♀️ Book signing and talk with crime author Elly Griffiths (5th February)
🖌️ Linocut Workshop with Sue Welfare (23rd February)
🎭 Twelfth Night performed by the Handlebards (25th May)
Click link in bio for more!
