Peak District red deer

[SnappyMac]

Young stags and red deer calves (fawns) this morning. The big boys were together on a hill where they can see you coming from way away. I chose to save the wear and tear on my legs and spend some time with the little spotted ones.

You have some great shots their Bob.

[PimperneBloke]

It's something I'd like to see, for sure. Nearest reds to us are the New Forest, but never seen any there. We have Sika at Arne, and they make some bizarre noises during the rut lol

[Bob S]

It's something I'd like to see, for sure. Nearest reds to us are the New Forest, but never seen any there. We have Sika at Arne, and they make some bizarre noises during the rut lol

Amazing to watch. Some hinds go solo with their young. Others hang around in groups up there with an old matriarch hind watching over them all. She gives a bark and they are all off. I know people concentrate on the big stags but that matriarch is one smart cookie.

[Bob S]

A stag well on the way to losing its velvet this morning. Also a nipper and pricket posing in the heather.



Also, with the success in training the hares I'm now attempting the same with the stags. The one on the right didn't quite get the gap right but we had a chat after and next time he'll try harder

[SnappyMac]

Also, with the success in training the hares I'm now attempting the same with the stags. The one on the right didn't quite get the gap right but we had a chat after and next time he'll try harder

Great photo's Bob, I like the line up

[PimperneBloke]

Also, with the success in training the hares I'm now attempting the same with the stags. The one on the right didn't quite get the gap right but we had a chat after and next time he'll try harder
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I think the one on the right must be a newby, or a prima donna... not only was his spacing appalling, but the height sequence was well adrift

[Bob S]

Also, with the success in training the hares I'm now attempting the same with the stags. The one on the right didn't quite get the gap right but we had a chat after and next time he'll try harder

I think the one on the right must be a newby, or a prima donna... not only was his spacing appalling, but the height sequence was well adrift
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I didn't notice PB. Thanks, I will have further words.

[Bob S]

Up in the Peaks at sunrise this morning to see if there were any signs of the rut. Still quiet at the moment but nice to be up there alone with the deer that early. Photos: Just after sunrise, a stag having a scratch, a calf and a hind.

[Bob S]

Incidentally the stag is known as Wonky by some Peak deer watchers for obvious reasons. He made it to the top standing this year having 16 tines and is officially a Monarch although some tines are a bit small. No doubt he will lose the wonky one and demote himself again,

[PimperneBloke]

There are some right belters there Bob, and some gorgeous light... stunning sunrise!