Your recent sightings at Minsmere
Your recent sightings
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New Covid 19 update, 7 January
This information is different to our previous post saying we would remain closed, so apologies for any confusion caused. We had to work quickly to adhere to the Government guidance we received yesterday, and after discussion with relevant Governme...
Posted 07 Jan 2021 by Ian Barthorpe -
Tier 4 - what's open & what's not
As seems to be the norm this year, no sooner do I write a blog outlining our opening arrangements then they change as government advice is updated. That was the case again this week, but due to the Christmas break I have not be able to update the...
Posted 29 Dec 2020 by Ian Barthorpe -
Christmas cheer
As I write, it's a dull, dreary, wet day, which I'm sure chimes with the feelings of many people as this unusual Christmas season approaches. With plans changed, and many families unable to meet with their loved ones, I hope this blog will bring...
Posted 21 Dec 2020 by Ian Barthorpe -
Winter wildlife highlights
It's been a glorious winter day today: clear blue skies and an absence of wind, making for the perfect conditions to enjoy a relaxing winter walk. The wildlife certainly obliged when I headed out at lunchtime, too. But first, some excellent news....
Posted 15 Dec 2020 by Ian Barthorpe -
Living at Minsmere through the autumn
Guest blog by Matt Livesey, Minsmere Intern All photos by Matt Livesey My first autumn spent in Suffolk has been a special one. I began my role as residential conservation intern at Minsmere at the beginning of October, and living at the heart of ...
Posted 10 Dec 2020 by Ian Barthorpe -
Welcome back
It's great to have been welcome visitors back into the shop, cafe and hides since Wednesday. We've made the visitor centre feel a bit more Christmassy, with trees in reception and the cafe. This year we've also treated the birds to their own...
Posted 07 Dec 2020 by Ian Barthorpe