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With
a reputation as a treasure trove of natural beauty, it is not
surprising there is such a large quantity and diversity of animals,
birds and fauna to be seen in this large area of wilderness.
Over
fifty different species of birds have been recorded on the estate,
including golden eagles, ptarmigan, stonechats, ringed plovers, rock
pipets, oyster catchers, pied wagtails and greenshanks to name just
a few.
Deer
are often encountered on the estate although you have to remain
vigilant if you wish to see some of the rarer animals which include
mountain hares, pine martins and otters.
Privately
owned by Robert and John Gordon, deer stalking and management is an
important activity for Barisdale. As a member of the Knoydart Deer
Management Group (KDMG), the estate is committed to keeping deer
numbers at long term sustainable levels and in balance with other
land uses such as regeneration of its own species of native
Caledonian pine trees. The KDMG (made up of several estates on and
around Knoydart) manage the overall deer population and set yearly
targets to optimize sustainable levels, this is then reported to the
Deer Commission for Scotland (DCS). More details can be found on the
DCS web site.
Visitors
should be aware that deer stalking takes place from September to
February and we ask that during this time you keep to the paths and
discuss routes with the estate manager at Barisdale. |
