woke early this morning after a busy weekend and decided to see if the rut was underway. I only recently heard about a local population of red deer on a very isolated part of the moors not far from Sheffield. After wandering around for an hour or so I heard my first stag roaring and set off in the direction of some birch woodland. I had to cross a large expanse of blanket bog with lots of pools and sphagnum, got very wet and peaty. It was worth it though as over the next hour and half I was treated to close views of several stags in full horny mode roaring away. The only downside was having got my slr and 300mm lens out I left it at home so no pickies, I'll have to go out again. It was followed by a stunning clear sunrise before the drizzle started on the way home.
Is the rut underway in your area?
Is the rut underway in your area?