Sika Deer, Lancashire

[Yashca]

I'm having a couple of days in South Cumbria next week, and I'll be coming back home through Lancashire. I understand there is a popullation of Sika Deer in the Ribble Valley and Gisburn Forest (I think) does anyone have specific advice on places within these large areas where I may be able to view them?

Thank you for any advice.

[JeffH]

In my experience Gisburn's Sika Deer can be difficult to find - in contrast to those at RSPB Arne in Dorset which are very easily spotted and very approachable.

However, I believe they're often seen from the red cycle trail starting from Cocklet Hill car park. Good Luck

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)

[Yashca]

Thanks for that Jeff. I had a plan to try and see all the British deer this year, and the idea was that Sika would finish it all off. Unfortunately on the one day I had at Woodwalton I couldn't see Chinese Water Deer. Despite that, seeing five species is pretty good going.

[JeffH]

Originally Posted by Yashca

Thanks for that Jeff. I had a plan to try and see all the British deer this year, and the idea was that Sika would finish it all off. Unfortunately on the one day I had at Woodwalton I couldn't see Chinese Water Deer. Despite that, seeing five species is pretty good going.

You're welcome Yashca

Sorry to hear you didn't manage to see the Chinese Water Deer at Woodwalton Fen - one of my local reserves - as there's now a very well established population of them there. Perhaps next time eh

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)