Wallabies in the UK .... (1 Viewer)

[rjmartin]

Hey

A long shot .... but I like long shots

I am looking to photograph a "wild" Wallaby in the UK, I've seen all the Deer species, the Wild Boar and quite a few of the other mammals you can find in the UK and I want to see something different.

I've been reading for a while about colonies of Wallabies in the UK and I've recently been trying to pinpoint a few locations that could prove successful, I know it's a tough task but I am up for the challenge.

I am writing here to see if anyone has seen a Wallaby in the wild in recent times. From speaking to people so far I have been told about colonies near Gatwick Airport, near Woburn, near Henley in Oxfordshire and others. I know of the colony on the island in Scotland, however this is a bit of a trek for me.

The Roaches in Staffordshire had the most potential but unfortunately it would seem they have now all died out which is a shame.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks,

Rob

 

[MarkHows]

Rob,

I have seen and photographed them near Woburn, but that was in 2009 and 2010 and they were very difficult to find, but I think they are still present.

The Scotland population is still present and there is also a population on the Isle of Man (although not in the UK)

If you need any more specifics feel free to contact me further

Mark

 

[Phil Andrews]

What's that Skippy, they're down the old mine shaft? :t:8-P

 

[Seatallen]

Lol!!

 

[ashrich]

The Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire spring to mind , these wallabies are escapees from Whipsnade but have been there for years and do breed . They should be considered as wild as any other colony in the Uk .

Ashley

 

[eddy the eagle]

I remember seeing free ranging wallabies on Dunstable downs in the 1950's having escaped from the free ranging animals in Whipsnade Zoo.I also have seen them in the Woburn area where I lived in the 70's.However have not been back to the area for over 20 years so no up to date information but the area around Dunstable Downs and the adjoining villages is your best chance, Regards.....Eddy