Egret at Bradgate Park

There wasn't much activity from the park's Deer and we were on our way out when this Egret flew past in fishing mode.

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two birds in the bush 8 5 17

An Egret watching the deer at Bradgate Park.

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Farther along the road opposite the Deer Barn at Bradgate park, 

this Pheasant was being followed by his harem. 

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1368 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm

All taken with a Canon EOS 7d and EF 100 - 400mm L series lens.

Bradgate Park

The first wildlife we saw when we entered the park was this Heron striding purposefully along the banks of the Lin. Not sure what he had spotted but he must have been after something.

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The Fallow Deer seemed to stop in just the right place, and look at the size of that Oak tree.

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A Red Stag feeding up for the Rut no doubt.

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

Ear-Ear red deer

I think I got something in my ear

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The Aftermath

Ahh the rut is finally over ... I can sleep till Christmas

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Oh Dear

It's Raining

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White Hart?

White Fallow Deer

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Red Rut

He's got something to shout about.

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Running Wild (almost)

Fallow deer enjoying a run at the back of Bradgate House

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Oh Yea, Oh Yea, Oh Yea.

These Does are mine

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Look at me Mum

Showing off for mum

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Heading for the hills

Red deer at Bradgate Park

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The Reds came out of hiding

We haven't seen the reds at Bradgate Park for a while but on thursday it was a nice day and despite the crowds they came out to show themselves.

First we came across this young fallow deer, soft fur and vacant look, not sure what to do next.

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This one was a little older and looking for fun.

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This Mallard female was throwing a good reflection into the small pool.

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Then there were the Red Deer, antlers still covered with velvet and not fully grown.

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The three stooges here came swaggering in our direction, but they weren't after us. We were a long way off.

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He looked up to see what was happening.

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

Bradgate Park 7 may 2015

It has been a long time coming but this week's visit to Bradgate Park found a Little Egret in the ponds and it was making a success of fishing. Maybe it'll stay around for the season and bring in a mate.

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There aren't many fallows with antlers about at the moment and a lot of those that are have their heads down chewing.

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This one decided on a bit of hill climbing, it was steeper than it looks.

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The way this one looked at the camera, I thought it was asking "What you looking at"

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

Thursday April 2 - at Bradgate park

There were a lot of people about, so not much in the way of wildlife. Some of the deer herds were settled in the deer meadow where the public aren't allowed. So I took them from the road.

The Fallow deer were having a laid back day while the sun was shining

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The Red Deer Stags were out displaying their magnificent headgear while the females grazed

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

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After the Rut 29 October 2014

Bradgate park again and the rut is pread put the Fallows seem to have had theirs while the Reds are just starting.

This one seems to be hiding out of the way, unfortunately he forgot how big his antlers are.

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It is all just a little too much for this Fallow Deer, he's got his head down for a good sleep.

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Later when he raised his head, he still didn't look awake.

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The White Fallows seem to be doing well, these look like winners.

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They'll even challenge a camera if they catch sight of it.

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The Champion - or at least he looks every inch a champion, standing there with his chest proudly displayed and head held high.

1/320 @ 7.1,  iso 400, 200 mm

All taken on Canon EOS 7d, RF 100 - 400 mm L series Lens