Statue in Devil's Hole Pond

Locals had told me the devil had moved from the cave to the pub (The Priority Inn). However, he is so well camouflaged here that I almost missed him ... 😈

The sheep were reintroduced as part of Successful plan to release Choughs along the north coast.

This is National Trust Jersey project: In 2008 the Trust reintroduced 20 primitive Manx Loagthan sheep into an area of 180 vergées between Sorel Point and Devil’s Hole. It was hoped that the livestock would help to open up the scrub, control competitive species and prevent further encroachment, whilst in the longer term there would be improvements in heathland habitat and biodiversity. Aaron Le Couteur of The Reserve agreed to take care of the sheep and over the last 8 years he has successfully built up the flock to over 200, whilst still providing both lamb and wool to the local market. More information: nationaltrust.je/project/sheep-grazing