In the Doldrums? Hhmm! mey be not.

With the start of October one of the greatest spectacles to take place in the Autumn is the Red Deer Rut,

and with a marvellous setting not to far from telford I took Dawn for her first sighting of this amazing sight.

So it was up at 04:30 to be on site for first light and the continueing drizzle that was moveing across the county. At least seven stags were roaring from all over the place, the Fallow on the other hand were really not doing much at all at this stage but that was to change, as was the weather, it got worse. But being prepared ensured everything stayed dry and functional.

Sometimes they were close enough to reach out and touch.

An early morning encounter

The performance was very good but so far only one half hearted effort at ousting the top stag and claiming his hareem.

Another update is completed, the next will be tomorrow or tonight if I can stay awake!

Enjoy and please come back often.

Paul