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There has been an influx of turtles and terrapins in Norfolk's rivers and ponds - but why is this?

There has been an influx of turtles and terrapins in Norfolk's rivers and ponds - but why is this?

 Here are some of the most unusual and rare animal species spotted in Norfolk's seas, cities and fields in recent years.

A bird of prey spotted tucking into a goat in Hellesdon. - Credit: James Long A hungry bird of prey has been spotted helping itself to a bountiful meal, digging into a dead goat along the banks of the Wensum. The raptor, thought to be a buzzard, was spied by keen wildlife photographer James Long while he was taking in his daily exercise at Hellesdon Mill Lane. James Long's photograph of a bird of prey feasting on a goat - Credit: James Long Mr Long, of Mile Cross, said he first saw the peckish bird tucking into the carcass at around 9am on Saturday morning before it was spooked off by a nearb...

Hunstanton's famous wolf with a dusting of snow - Credit: Chris Bishop Snowfall in parts of Norfolk was up to 8cm deep, while forecasters are warning of the risk of flooding from rainfall next week. Following an amber weather alert for snow on Saturday, some roads were left impassable. The Met Office officially recorded 4cm of snow in Norfolk, but estimated that this could have been closer to 8cm in some areas. EAST: Map of snow depths across the region on Saturday - a few locations measured 6cm. Onshore southerly winds meant parts of the Essex + SE Suffolk coast saw just sleet/rain, while t...