Wildlife photographer documents impressive annual deer rut in London park

By SWNS 15th Nov 2023

Male deers rutting in Bushy Park. (Photo: Lesley Marshall)
Male deers rutting in Bushy Park. (Photo: Lesley Marshall)

A wildlife photographer has been documenting the impressive annual deer rut in a London park.

Lesley Marshall captured scenes in Bushy Park as competing males show off to female deer during the breeding season.

Deer rutting season in Bushy Park. (Photo: Lesley Marshal)

Pictures include a lone stag bellowing at dawn, as well as two rivals going antler to antler.

Bushy Park deer. (Photo: Lesley Marshall)

Deer rutting season starts in September each year and lasts until early November.

Lesley adds: "Such an amazing time of year!"

Lesley loves the deer rutting time of year. (Photo: Lesley Marshall)

     

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