Wildlife
Happy habitats
With over 770 acres of parkland and woodland, our estate has a range of diverse habitats. A majority of the land here is classed as a Specific Site of Interest (SSSI). We are involved in monitoring programs for dormice, bats and Great Crested Newts.
Kestrels nesting at the Old Castle
We have played host to a family of Kestrels over the last few years. Here is a film we made of them which was shown on BBC's Spring Watch.
Spotted at Scotney
Dormice
We have fantastic habitat for dormice due to our hazel coppice which is sheltered under the broadleaf woodland. We also boast the only land bridge in the UK which is specifically designed to give access to land mammals such as the protected dormice.
Bats
From Daubenton and Pipistrelle to the curious Brown Long-eared Bat, there are many species residing all around the Scotney estate. Why not join one of our head ranger’s brilliant bat walks held throughout the year?
Dragonfly
There is nothing quite like watching the dragonflies skim over the moat on a warm summer's day. The most magnificent of these creatures is the brilliant Emerald Dragonfly. There are so many species here it is a challenge to see how many different ones you can spot.