Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore stays at The Manse on the Croick Estate in Sutherland, Scotland to discover the wonderful wildlife that can be seen.
The Manse is set on a working farm so there is always the chance to see the sheep and cattle at close quarters, roaming in the glen.
There is also the unusual opportunity to see four different types of deer on the Croick Estate:
Scottish Red Deer
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Scottish Red Deer migrated to Scotland from continental Europe around the time of the Stone Age. A dark reddish brown in colour with a greyer face and neck, in the summer, their coats are lighter with a distinct border to the lighter patch on the rump. In winter, they grow long hair on their necks.
Scottish Roe Deer
Scottish Roe Deer have a bright, reddish brown coat and white rump, though their coat becomes a duller grey colour in the winter. Roe deer faced extinction in the 18th century as a result of over-hunting and deforestation but reintroductions helped their recovery in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Fallow Deer
The previous owner brought Fallow Deer to the estate. Fallow deer normally have a light chestnut-brown coat with white spots in the summer and a duller grey-brown coat in the winter.
Sika Deer
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Originally from China and Manchuria, Sika Deer were brought over to Scotland in the Victorian era. Originally to be kept in parks, over time, they escaped into the countryside and became naturalised. Sika are similar to fallow deer in coat colour.
Other wildlife around the estate includes:
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Why not take advantage of Scotland’s Right to Roam and experience the Croick Estate for yourself!
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