When I've been out very early in the morning with the Little owls often I would see Roe or Muntjac deer, but only from a distance invariably, although they have been closer if the wind was in the right direction. However, a few months back I went to see if I could locate the owls or to see the Barn owl, but sheltering under one of the big trees a Sika deer emerged, not native to here. As the mist was lifting his attention was drawn to the clashing of antlers elsewhere as it was in the rutting season. Native to Asia, they were introduced to parks in the UK in 1860, but escapees have established themselves in the countryside. A simple shot, I just like the atmosphere in this one.
Thanks for swinging by and either viewing or commenting on the previous image.
Steve
Subject: Sika Deer (Cervus nippon), early morning in a clearing
Location: UK
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 200-400f/4 with ext, 412mm
Exposure: 1/640s at f/5.6 ISO1600
Original format: Landscape, very slight.







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