Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Fallow Buck.



Just before the end of 2012 during a wander around a local park I located a fairly large herd of the resident Fallow Deer. Adopting my usual stealthy approach I managed to get quite close to one of the older bucks. For this species the males become adult at eight years and provided the antler development is reasonably good, the 'palm' should be about five inches in width. I therefore estimated that this beast may well qualify for the term 'Great Buck'.


He was always alert to my presence but wasn't fazed by the clicking camera.


Whichever way he turned he kept a beady eye on the 'watcher'. I have a few more images of some other members of this herd which I'll share another time.    FAB.
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  1. Shirley5 February 2013 at 23:21

    Wow Frank... you were braver than I would ever be. Great images - look forward to seeing more :-)

    I have childhood memories of Red Deer roaring on a hillside where there were dips and I could hear them and not see them - it was a bit scary and I fled pretty sharpish! It was probably rutting time but I didn't remember knowing that at the time :-0

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  2. TexWisGirl5 February 2013 at 23:34

    what a handsome fellow!

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  3. Carol Mattingly6 February 2013 at 01:48

    Isn't he a gorgeous specimen. He is really watching your every move there.

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  4. Red6 February 2013 at 02:16

    Rather small ears on these critters. The antler is somewhat like our moose.

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  5. Jenny6 February 2013 at 08:59

    Such a beautifully arrogant face Frank. I'll look forward to seeing more photos!

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  6. ShySongbird6 February 2013 at 12:46

    A magnificent creature Frank, rather haughty looking I think. Well captured!

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  7. The Herald6 February 2013 at 14:56

    Superb images Frank, well captured...[;o)

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  8. Montanagirl6 February 2013 at 15:17

    Frank he's magnificent! You must have been thrilled to get so close to him! He resembles our Elk, but out Elk don't get the "palming" of their antlers like this guy.

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  9. Anonymous6 February 2013 at 23:06

    He's pretty impressive. Such a big rack.

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  10. Mary Howell Cromer7 February 2013 at 13:52

    Oh what a handsome buck Frank...he is spectacular...fantastic images!

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  11. Lois Evensen14 February 2013 at 03:05

    Fantastic! I'm glad he didn't decide to defend his area from YOU! Stay safe.

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  12. holdingmoments16 February 2013 at 13:17

    Cracking shots Frank.
    Magnificent animals.

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  13. Julie Hargreaves17 February 2013 at 21:46

    Fantastic photos

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  14. Cindy23 February 2013 at 00:21

    Magnificent!! Love the photos.

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  15. Tim James3 April 2013 at 14:00

    Lovely shots Frank – Tim

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  16. Unknown21 April 2013 at 12:13

    "The Early Birder" has been included in the A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that I hope this helps to point even more new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-sunday-drive_21.html

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)2 May 2013 at 00:17

    He is simply majestic!

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