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04-OCT-2008

Rutting Season

"During the autumn the deer 'rut' (breeding season) takes place.
The Red 'stags' and Fallow 'bucks' compete for females (known as 'hinds' and 'does' respectively).
At this time, the large males roar, bark and clash antlers in a spectacular way in an attempt to
fight off rivals and to attract as many females as possible. The young are born mainly in June,
and are hidden by their mothers amongst the bracken and long grass. Females and their young are very
vulnerable and sensitive to disturbance at this time."---The Royal Parks

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Jean D07-Oct-2008 00:55
Excellent capture and great timing during the buck's call! Thanks for the captioned narration!
Ali Majdfar06-Oct-2008 13:08
So Fabulous! ~V
Nick Arena05-Oct-2008 11:10
Terrific image..V
marie-jose wolff05-Oct-2008 10:54
excellent capture! V
Robyco05-Oct-2008 10:15
Great !!!
Mostafa Moftah05-Oct-2008 08:46
Beautiful.. V~
Bob White05-Oct-2008 08:06
Excellent shot V
Paco López05-Oct-2008 06:53
Wonderful capture! V!