Some great deer spotting today 3 young Roebuck allowed us to approach and pass where they were resting. Each deer had different sized antlers and it was good to see them “in velvet”. I am sure our local deer know us and tolerate us walking in their habitat they quietly watch us pass I am sure they are thinking “it’s those chaps with cameras again stand still and they will walk past”.
The appearance of Roe deer changes throughout the year. They have a bright red-brown fur in summer, fading to a duller shade of brown in winter which is how they appear at the moment. These deer looked strong and healthy despite it being the end of the winter.
Continued Reflections from my World. 
What do deer think about when they stare at people? They’re probably wondering why we’re staring at them. Are we a threat? Should they run? But most likely, they’re entranced by our clothing. Deer can only see blue and green so blue jeans or a green shirt would really stand out. Many people wear blue jeans to go hiking so deer most certainly see us before we see them.
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I did know about the colours deer see David. I am normally in Woodland Camouflage when in the wild. Hunting is not like in the USA so as long as you have no dogs with you a keep a distance running is the last option in our local woods.
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Great pictures Andy. Those velvet antlers are gorgeous. I have felt that velvet on a deer we found dead in the wood – it is so soft.
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Interesting it looks soft.
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What gorgeous photos of such beautiful creatures. 🙂
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I’ve never seen velvet antlers before. Nice close-up photos!
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