Red Deer in Windsor Great Park - Page 5
November 6, 2006
November 6, 2006
After stretching, the stag turned away. He lowered his head to grab a mouthful of grass and moved off through the trees.
The audience is over
The spell was broken and I was back under the old oak again, aware that there were other deer near me. As I looked around I saw the rest of the herd drifting away. To my left was this wonderful contrast of sunlight and shadows. Some of the hinds were outlined in light. It was a magical moment and these photos don't do it justice. But I hope they convey, at least a little, something of the experience.
Sunlight and Shadows
So, that's how I spent my birthday. I'm not hard to please. The best things in life really ARE free, you just have to look. The wonders of Nature are all around you.
If you have a high speed internet connection and would like to see some wonderful video footage of the red deer rutting season, on the Isle of Rum off the Scottish coast, check out this link of the BBC program Autumn Watch. Those of you who have seen BBC's program Big Cat Diaries will recognize Simon King.