Taken just before 8am on a cold
October morning, this photo shows a Fallow Deer stag watching
the winter sun rise above the Kent hills, in the beautiful
grounds of Knole Park just outside Sevenoaks.
Knole is a designated Site of
Special Scientific Interest, which means that the park is a
protected conservation area and we work hard to ensure it
remains a thriving habitat for its range of wildlife. The park
is made up of many different areas - acidic grassland,
parkland, woodland and ponds - and each is home to a range of
flora and fungi as well as a clutch of rare invertebrates.
Knole is fortunate to be home to a 350-strong deer herd,
maintained by Knole Estate, which visitors enjoy seeing in
their natural habitat all year round.
The deer
are not looked after by the National Trust. They are cared for
by Knole Estate’s Park and Deer Keeper Dom Andrews. If you
would like to find out more about Dom’s work in the park,
please take a look at his seasonal blog, which highlights the
sights to look out for and how he cares for the wild deer herd
and ancient estate year-round. Click
HERE for Dom's Blog. |
