Wildlife
Our places provide homes for lots of different types of wildlife. We're working to ensure that these special places and their residents stay protected
A home for nature and wildlife
Find out the best places in Llŷn to spot your favourite coastal creatures; from seal spotting delights, the famous red-legged choughs, dolphin encounters and Porthdinllaen’s seagrass bed.
Seal-watching walks
Atlantic grey seals begin breeding in September, with the pupping season continuing right through until November. We look after several places which are great for spotting these white-furred pups in autumn.
Record-breaking year seals 30 years of breeding success at Blakeney Point
The final count is in and rangers at Blakeney National Nature Reserve confirm that this year’s grey seal pups have surpassed 3,000 for the first time.
Deer keeping with Dom: Spring at Knole
Spring is a beautiful time in Knole Park, as Dom talks us through the sights to look out for and what he’s working on as the weather warms.
Summer wildlife at Belton
There's lots of wildlife to discover across Belton's 1300 acres this summer.
Countryside ranger walks
Explore the countryside around Hughenden and the Chilterns on a guided walk with our ranger team and find out about the conservation work that supports nature and encourages wildlife.
Summer in the countryside at Ashridge
The hills are alive with the sound of birds, smell of wildflowers and sight of fluttering butterflies. Take a wander and experience our wildlife at its best.
Wild deer at Belton
Belton is home to a wild herd of around 300 fallow deer. The deer are direct descendants of the herd enclosed within its parkland in 1690, and have been a significant feature of the estate ever since.
Wildlife at Tyntesfield
Dragonflies and deer, bats, birds and badgers, newts, hares, fungi and reptiles - the diversity of the Tyntesfield estate makes it the perfect home for a whole range of wildlife.