Wildlife
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Birds
Birds
In springtime the Park is full of birdsong. Listen out for the melodic song of the Blackcap, the calls and drumming of woodpeckers.
Look out for Red Kites and Buzzards as they occasionally fly over. Harder to see but equally spectacular are the Firecrest and Treecreeper as they busily feed in the woodland.© Jans Canon
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Butterflies
Butterflies
Around 20 species of butterfly can be seen during the year.
Purple Hairstreak spend most of their time in the oak canopy, our gazebo viewing tower provides an ideal spot to observe them.
The woodland rides provide an ideal habitat for White Admirals and while walking on the cliff top keep an eye out for Grayling.
Butterflies of Sheringham Park
© National Trust
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Reptiles and Amphibians
Reptiles and Amphibians
There are a good range of habitats for reptiles and amphibians.
Adder is the most commonly seen reptile, but also look out for Slow Worm.
The woodland ponds are home to Great Crested Newts as well as a large number of Common Toads following traditional migration routes towards water in February and March.
Reptiles and Amphibians at Sheringham Park
© Malcolm Fisher
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Mammals
Mammals
Three species of deer are seen around the park, the best time to view them is at dawn and dusk.
Eight species of bat have been recorded here including the rare Barbestelle which has been the subject of a tracking project which revealed previously unknown roosts.
© Keith Zealand
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Dragonflies
Dragonflies
Despite the lack of a big body of water 17 species of dragonfly and damselfly have been recorded. The pond in the bower created two years ago immediately attracted interest.
Small Red-eyed Damselfly first recorded in 2001 are seen here, while Ruddy and Common Darters frequent the pond later in the season.
Dragonflies at Sheringham Park
© David Tottman
Birds
Butterflies
Reptiles and Amphibians
Mammals
DragonfliesCreatures of the Night, 14 June
Listen for the hoot of the owl, the churr of the Nightjar and look out for the fluorescent light of the glow worm. Join Learning Officer Rob to explore the park at dusk when many creatures are at their most active.
Bumblebee Workshop, 23 June
Learn how to identify and protect these fascinating insects with Dr Nick Owens.
This workshop will provide indoor and outdoor sessions to improve your knowledge of Bumblebees.
£20, booking essential.
Latest wildlife sightings
Summer migrants are arriving; Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Swallow and Chiffchaff have all been seen. The first cuckoo was heard on 29 April, recent wet and cool weather has meant sightings of butterflies have been rare.