by Anna Hamilton | Jun 30, 2022 | Watatunga Blog
A Gift From Us It has already been an amazing year here at Watatunga; with new additions to the reserve, becoming the Best New Visitor Attraction in the East of England, and welcoming so many wonderful guests both for our Guided Tours and in our two wonderful Holiday...
by Anna Hamilton | Jun 26, 2022 | Watatunga Blog
A Visit From His Majesty Last week Jono discovered something wonderful here at Watatunga – a male Purple Emperor butterfly, the second largest and one of the rarest butterflies in the UK. Not to be outdone, Julian spotted another a day later! The photos the team...
by Anna Hamilton | Jun 24, 2022 | Watatunga Blog
Famous Dave Those of you who have been on a Guided Tour will almost certainly have met Dave, our most charismatic Great Bustard. We recently welcomed a film crew from ITV News who were featuring the reserve and the conservation work we do here, however Dave couldn’t...
by Anna Hamilton | Jun 24, 2022 | Watatunga Blog
Watatunga and the WI As part of our Jubilee celebrations, we are offering a 10% discount on all tours booked this season for members of the Women’s Institute. Her Majesty is a regular visitor to the local branch of the W.I. in West Newton and to mark this we are...
by Anna Hamilton | Jun 17, 2022 | Watatunga Blog
Jubilee Celebrations and dipping a toe into Suffolk. Like so many people across the country, we celebrated 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II. The bunting was up, delicious cakes were served and everyone was in fine spirits. At the village church there was...
by Anna Hamilton | May 27, 2022 | Watatunga Blog
A Word On The Birds Working with our partners at Pensthorpe Natural Park, we are delighted to host new arrivals here including White-faced whistling duck, white-cheeked pintail and Mandarin Ducks. These stunning birds are currently making the area around the visitor...
