Holkham Park Deer
Both fallow and red deer can be found at Holkham Park, two miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. Both breeds can be seen in these photos taken at the turn of the year.
Generally, the male (stag or hart) red deer is typically 175 to 230 cm (69 to 91 in) long and weighs 160 to 240 kg (350 to 530 lb); the female is 160 to 210 cm (63 to 83 in) long and weighs 120 to 170 kg (260 to 370 lb). Read more about the European red deer.
Photos by Don Wilks
More Seals On Wells Beach
There has noticeably more seals seen on Wells beach this winter, both common and grey seals. Here are a few pictures taken at the end of December.
The grey seal is a large seal, with the bulls reaching 2.5–3.3 m (8.2–11 ft) long and weighing 170–310 kg (370–680 lb); the cows are much smaller, typically 1.6–2.0 m (5.2–6.6 ft) long and 100–190 kg (220–420 lb) in weight. Read more here.
Photos by Don Wilks
Support Boats Over Christmas
Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm support boats had Christmas Day in port but continue their support services afterwards.The Vidar, Wylfa Head and Rosinante are seen coming and going. Read more
Lifeboats Exercise
Wells-next-the-Sea lifeboats exercising on 28th December 2011. Both the lifeboat and the inshore lifeboat were seen exercising in Wells harbour. Read more
Hot Rod Meet
Members of the Iceni Car Club held a Brass Monkey Run from Brandon to Wells-next-the-Sea on December 27th 2011. Here are some of the hot rods. Read more
