Norwood Park estate, Southwell, welcomes new Highland calf Daisy

A cute new calf has been born at a country estate, joining its cherished herd of Highland cattle.

This week Norwood Park, Southwell, welcomed an eighth member to its herd of Highland cows — with the birth of Daisy.

Newborn Daisy joins Linus, Titus, Monica I, Monica II, Molly, Maggie, and Maximus, who play an integral role in maintaining the estate’s land.

The herd, who are not farmed or milked, graze across areas of the estate’s 100-plus acres to help control vegetation growth, manage weeds and invasive species, and improve soil health as part of Norwood Park’s ecological management strategy.

Sir John Starkey said: “Welcoming Daisy to the herd is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring here at Norwood Park. I’m continually in awe of these majestic animals and it brings me great pleasure to see them thriving on the estate.”

Daisy’s arrival is particularly special as she was the first Highland calf to be born on the estate — and she is doing well despite making her entrance nearly three and a half weeks earlier than expected.

Estate manager Rick Betts added: “It’s been a huge relief for the team that Daisy’s birth has been a smooth one, as this is the first time that we’ve had a member of the herd give birth on the estate.

“We’ve headed down to top up the hay and ensure that Daisy has latched and is walking, which has been really rewarding to see.”

Visitors to the estate will soon have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the adorable calf, at Norwood Park’s upcoming public events and open days — but the public are asked to maintain a safe distance and admire the cattle from afar.