As a result of an archaeological find in relation to the Romans, it was established that Fallow Deer were present in Southern England during the 1st century AD. However the Normans were certainly responsible for establishing their continued presence. They are currently widespread over the Southern half of the UK mainland from the Wash across to the Mersey. There is quite a variation in coat colour and this changes dependant upon the season.
I took these photographs last week in the Woodland that I regularly walk.
Being the wild variety as opposed to Parkland Deer, they are very difficult to approach and generally are gone before you can even see them. You have to be very quiet, downwind and extremely fortunate normally to get a photograph.
Still got my eyes open for our urban roes and muntjac here in Newark
ReplyDeleteYes plenty of muntjac around Simon.
DeleteTerrific photos! That first one looks like a 2-headed deer, except I count 5 legs! We don't have these in the Americas.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma.
DeleteLovley photos ,Nette
ReplyDeleteThanks Nette.
DeleteOh you have been so lucky, I've only seen them from a distance, great images.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzie.
DeleteHi Roy,
ReplyDeleteto get so close and great photos is always a nice experience.
Well, if the wind is good ..
regards Frank
Yes it was great to see them Frank.
DeleteVery beautiful animals and stunning images.
ReplyDeleteKarin
Thanks Karin.
DeleteTrès amusante cette petite queue noire ;-)
ReplyDeleteTrès jolie série Roy. un bel animal.
Bises et bon dimanche
They look very similar to our White-tailed Deer, also pretty wary of people.
ReplyDeleteThanks FG, yes quite similar.
DeleteGreat series Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith.
DeleteWonderful photos of these beautiful animals!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteVery nice and interesting information about the life of the fallow deer with you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures too:-)
Thanks Helma.
DeleteThese are absolutely beautiful Roy. I keep forgetting to add you to my sidebar list thingy but have rectified that now!
ReplyDeleteThanks Em.{:))
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