Red Deer

 

The stag is very protective of his harem at this time of year.  He is always there to challenge any lesser beast for the right to rule the herd.

There lots of interactions in this world and here a Jackdaw is inspecting the prime stags fur for bugs and ticks.

The resting hinds also get the same treatment.

And just occasionally their attention is captivated by events on the grazing field.

It is usually the old boy letting the local stags know who is in charge.  It is not often that they need to lock antlers.

Earlier, we had seen some pale Fallow Deer in Bradgate Park, Leicester.  Not such good photos as I was using a small pocket camera in the rain on this occasion.