Eastlife Spring 2021

Nightingale Extravaganza
Wednesday,29 April
Nightingales get into full voice as spring really gets going,
and late April is a great time for this star songbird singer.
Led by David Grimwood of The Froize Inn, Chillesford, the
tour begins at 8am with tea or coffee and an introductory
chat followed by a masterclass on searching for
Nightingales and other birds that you may come across.
The trip finishes at 1pm with a scrumptious lunch back at
the Inn, where you can relax, enjoy your meal and discuss
your morning’s sightings.
Priced: £35 including masterclass and lunch.
www.suffolkbirding.co.uk/east-coast-safaris
Bat Safari Punting
Join the Wildlife Trust on a ‘Bat Safari’ punt for adventures at
dusk on Grantchester Meadows. The local bat population
emerges from hibernation in May, with several species
flying close to the water and the punts. The chauffeured tours
are led by knowledgeable Wildlife Trust bat experts and
they’ll make sure you get the most from your experience,
including the use of specialist electronic bat detectors which
convert the bats’ sonar signals into audible frequencies.
Your guide will outline the characteristics and habitats of bats
likely to be encountered on your trip and teach you how to
use the detectors.
www.scudamores.com/bat-safari-punting
Deer Safari
Seal Trip
A ‘must do’ when visiting the Norfolk coast is a trip to see the
seals at Blakeney Point. It’s a treat to see the common and grey
seals lolling about on the shore, with the more inquisitive of these
marine mammals swimming up to the boat to say hello. This area
of the coast is also famous for its bird life, with its most popular
summer visitors being the terns – mainly common, sandwich
and little terns and, quite often, Arctic terns. The popular sea trips
operate from early spring, leaving from Morston Quay.
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Snettisham Park is a 329-acre working farm, featuring a
spectacular deer safari, where you can meet their magnificent
red deer herd. The tractor and covered trailer, or Safari Land
Rover ride, is an experience not to be missed. During the
45-minute round trip you will meet, and be able to feed, the
spectacular herd of red deer with over 60 hinds and two
stags. You can be sure to get an amazing close encounter
with the deer, all of which are more than happy to feed from
your hands.
Running every hour from 11am.
Pre-booking essential 48 hours in advance by calling
01485 542425.
www.snettishampark.co.uk
Alpaca Trekking
Have you ever thought of becoming an alpaca trekker? Well,
if you like your wildlife cute and fluffy, alpacas are for you!
Let’s Go Alpacas in Wretham offers a 40-minute walk through
the lovely scenery of Thetford Forest with these amazing and
characterful creatures, with time for a selfie stop along the
way. Alpacas are adorable and well natured, although they
can be lovably stubborn! Hand feeding is also available, so
that you can give your walking companion a tasty treat.
www.hedinghamalpacas.co.uk/lets-go-alpacas
Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park
You’ve probably seen Jimmy Doherty on TV on Jimmy’s
Farm, but did you know that he also has a wildlife park? Get
up close with crocodiles, camels, capybara and skunks,
and book for a private animal encounter. Join one of the
experienced keepers in the animal enclosure of your choice.
Here you will get the opportunity to learn about the animals
whilst giving them a feed, grooming them or even giving
them a bath! Experiences include Reptile Madness, where
you will meet tortoises, snakes, lizards and crocodiles, and
Tapir Tummy Rubs, where you can get hands on with Teddy
and Tip Tap, their two adorable lowland Tapir.
www.jimmysfarm.com/farm-wildlife-park-zoo
Priced: adults £13, children £7
Booking recommended by phone: 01263 740505 or
01263 740038.
www.beansboattrips.co.uk
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