A 700-acre family-friendly nature reserve has welcomed the arrival of its first flamingo egg of the season.
Pensthorpe conservation park, near Fakenham, is home to a diverse array of wildlife with over 1,200 different species of native and visiting animals, including its flock of 62 flamingos.
Each year, visitors await the hatching of the first flamingo chick, known as a "flaminglet", which signals the start of a new generation of flamingos.
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Guests can observe the nesting behaviours of the flamingos, among the interactive trails, seven bird hides, and several boardwalks which weave through the reserve.
The flamingo nests reach around 60cm in height. They have sloping sides and a shallow dimple in the top where a single egg is laid and incubated by both parents for 30 days.
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Ben Marshall, general manager of Pensthorpe, said: "We are delighted to announce the arrival of the first flamingo egg of the season.
"It's always a joyous occasion when we witness new life flourishing within our reserve.
"We invite all visitors to join us in celebrating this special moment and to witness the wonder of nature up close."
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