This has dramatically affected their behaviour, with the wild herd not able to rest or move freely, they are being pushed towards nearby roads which is not safe for the animals or motorists. Please help us stop deer from being distressed :. At this time of year drivers should watch out for wild deer on Forest roads at night, or early in the morning.
Reducing your speed to 30mph will just add three minutes to your usual journey and can dramatically reduce the number of animals injured or killed on the roads. Always put the welfare of the deer first. Keep meters between yourself and the deer roughly the length of a football pitch. Visitors and residents are welcome to take photographs without charge for their own personal non-commercial or educational use.
However, commercial photography requires a permit. The permit, charges and terms and conditions for commercial photography vary and we ask people to get in touch with our team and complete a permission application form in advance.
In previous years, we have witnessed dozens of photographers surrounding a single stag. As the rut advances, harem-holding stags become more exhausted and there is an increased chance of them being overthrown.
A stag barely eats or sleeps during the rut and can lose up to a third of its weight during a fortnight of intense activity. If you see a stag resting on the grass, do not take this as an invitation to go and pet him.
Over the years there have been incidents where visitors have suffered injuries from rutting deer that may have been avoided. In , a young girl who was being photographed next to a rutting stag was injured in Bushy Park, and the previous year a visitor was hospitalised after suffering injuries from a male deer in Richmond Park.
All incidents almost exclusively happen when people get closer than the recommended 50 metres. There are slight differences in how the fallow bucks rut. During breeding season, bucks can form a lek - a gathering of males engaging in a competitive display to attract a potential mate. Unlike the red deer who operate harems, it is not uncommon to see a group of 40 does female fallow deer with four or five big bucks. On weekends we have Volunteer Rangers in Bushy and Richmond Parks to educate people about the deer rut and why it is important to keep your distance.
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Reintroduction of Eurasian lynx. Photography Competitions. BDS photographer of the year. Capture those memorable moments. Autumn, between late September and early November, is the rutting season for many deer species, and you may be considering visiting a local park to see the action for yourself.
Before you do, take a moment to consider the safety of yourself and everyone with you. Photo by: Charlie Newman. Potentially aggressive park deer. Photo by: Peter Green. Keep your distance! Do not approach any deer to within closer than 50m, and stay at least m from rutting deer. Be inconspicuous — use binoculars for close up viewing.
Pay special attention to any signs put up by the park authorities and follow their advice. If you encounter a wild deer it is best to slowly back away. Sign up to receive our newsletter! You're now subscribed to our newsletter. Already have an account with us? Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Countryfile. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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