A few big Fallow bucks gave me the eye. They seemed to be without any obvious care in the world. Then they wandered off deep into the forest. It is always a treat to see these animals at close quarters and have eye contact with them.
Big Bucks.
Deer
Distant Roe.
Just before Christmas.
This was my last visit before Christmas to our local nature reserve, Titchfield Haven. A couple of hours’ break there today, but the reserve is closed on Christmas Day.
Common Buzzard on his observation spot.
Lapwing landing.
Teal a pretty small duck.
Roe doe.
Mute Swan.
White Fallow.
Seeing one of the white Fallow Deer in the New Forest this morning was nice.
Early start.
An early start for a walk in the New Forest.
There are lots of young Fallow Deer about. The deer were introduced by the Normans. The deer have been in the UK so long that they are considered naturalised.
Families.
Family groups and youngsters Fallow Deer in the New Forest.
The Rut.
This was another trip into the New Forest to look for Fallow Deer and see if we could watch the rut. Although no confrontations were seen between adult male Bucks, one dominant male was calling, and I think the competition from others were not a match for him and they made no challenge to his status and just kept their distance.
A short film best viewed with sound on.
Monday in the Forest.
A walk into the New Forest looking for Fallow Deer – a successful walk with plenty of sightings.
A lone Kestrelresting high up on a dead tree.
Bolderwood.
We went looking for deer in the New Forest today but were not very lucky only distant Fallow Deer. However, on a small pond, several dragonflies were buzzing overhead.
A female Stonechat.
Bee Hives are out in the Forest – As the Heather comes into flower Bee Hives are placed to take advantage of these nectar-rich flowers.
A lone Fallow Deer.
Roe Deer.
Roe Deer – in the grounds of the old Netley Military Hospital.
Continued Reflections from my World. 