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During the autumn the deer "rut" (breeding season) takes place. The Red stags and Fallow bucks compete for females.

The males roar, bark and clash antlers to fight off rivals and attract as many females as possible.

Do not touch, feed or photograph the deer at close range.

The above was extracted from the Richmond Park website.

 

I shot this deer before the morning mist had cleared and the deer's breath formed clouds around it.

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Uploaded on September 30, 2015
Taken on September 26, 2015