The National Trust has completed its annual round up of the goats that live on Ventnor Downs.
Every year, a team braves the challenges of steep terrain and tough vegetation, at the south east Wight beauty spot, not to mention the elusive and stubborn nature of the feral animals themselves.
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The Old English herd have their ear tag numbers recorded, teeth checked, hooves trimmed and health assessed.
This year, autumn sunshine meant perfect conditions for Tuesday's round-up by National Trust staff and members of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and volunteers.
The animals were temporarily gathered in a pen near the old radar station.
All safely rounded-up our Ventnor Downs goats were checked today by our National Trust rangers and volunteers. Discover more about our Old English feral goats on our website: https://t.co/YpYtxTokSS#NationalTrust #IsleofWight #VentnorDowns #Ventnor #Conservation #Countryside pic.twitter.com/hmex9UtrnG
— Isle of Wight NT (@IsleofWightNT) October 12, 2021
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