Red Deer
Red Deer / cervus elaphus. 10/10/18.
‘RUTTING BEHAVIOUR - PIVOTING EYES.’ (1)
The stag had shown special interest in this hind, shadowing her every move and making flehman responses, ie: tasting the air around her. She must have been close to coming into season and he wanted to be the one who mated with her.
In the image he had got as close as she would tolerate him and he announced his intentions to would be contenders by loud bellowing.
If viewed large, you can see how the Stag’s right eye was pivoted in her direction so that he could gauge her reactions. I love that look !!!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Red Deer
Red Deer / cervus elaphus. 10/10/18.
‘RUTTING BEHAVIOUR - PIVOTING EYES.’ (1)
The stag had shown special interest in this hind, shadowing her every move and making flehman responses, ie: tasting the air around her. She must have been close to coming into season and he wanted to be the one who mated with her.
In the image he had got as close as she would tolerate him and he announced his intentions to would be contenders by loud bellowing.
If viewed large, you can see how the Stag’s right eye was pivoted in her direction so that he could gauge her reactions. I love that look !!!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.