Curiosity and the Red Deer - April 2014

Bradgate Park looked great in the spring sunshine, but initially there wasn't much wildlife about. So I decided to take some pics of the buildings and ruins.

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I have been reliably informed that the picture above cannot be taken. But if you find the right place all three, as you can see are there. In the foreground is the ruin of Lady Jane Grey's family home. On the hill behind, with its arch clearly visible is Old John. It used to be thought of as a mill, but now the general opinion is that it was a folly.  On the ridge to the left is the war memorial.

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As I rode my mobility scooter up the side of the ruined house, this group of Red Deer became curious and wandered over to have a look at me.

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Some of them weren't shy about coming forward to have a look.

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While others decided to stay with the protection of the bushes.

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Then headed for the hills.

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All taken on Canon EOS 7D, EF 100 - 400mm L series Lens

Up in the Air

Birds have bullies to, look at the body language in this picture, the belligerent Nuthatch really seems to have the blue tit worried. It was on the stump in Swithland Woods.

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This Coal Tit seems to have found an invisible perch.

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This Coal Tit just cannot find the invisible perch.

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These three are more interested in the food

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All taken on Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400mm L series lens