Tatton Park - Deer Rut

[Jon]

Any one in the Tatton Park area I would suggest it is worth a trip. This is the first time I have seen Red Deer rutting, I was really surprised how loud they bellowed! Here are a few shots I got:

[ChrisJB]

Cheers for that Jon. I don't live too far away so I might pop over if I get chance. Once you're in the park do you have to go anywhere in particular to see them, or are they easy enough to see?

Regards, Chris.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Cheers for that Jon. I don't live too far away so I might pop over if I get chance. Once you're in the park do you have to go anywhere in particular to see them, or are they easy enough to see?

Regards, Chris.

I enter by the village entrance and park the car wherever possible (you can't go in the park with a car until 11am). I walk up the main roadway and each time they have been on the right hand side after a distance of about 1 mile or so. They tend to go around the woods and it is worth trying to get into the woods and hide behind the trees in order to get a little closer. I am not kidding myself really though, they knew darned well I was there before I had got the camera ready!

Jon

[Bug Lady]

Thanks for the info Jon, I only live just down the road from Tatton, so weather permitting I'll try and have a look, especially as I have just got myself a new 135 - 400 mm lense.

It's funny, the nearer a place is to you the less likely you are to think of going there

[Jon]

Originally Posted by Bug Lady

Thanks for the info Jon, I only live just down the road from Tatton, so weather permitting I'll try and have a look, especially as I have just got myself a new 135 - 400 mm lense.

It's funny, the nearer a place is to you the less likely you are to think of going there

Have fun, your new lens will be absolutely perfect for this venue

Jon

[Mikeakabigman]

Cheers for heads up on Tatton park Jon, I was wondering whether it was too late for the rut.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by Mikeakabigman

Cheers for heads up on Tatton park Jon, I was wondering whether it was too late for the rut.

I reckon you will be ok for a few days yet
Jon

[glsammy]

You got some good shots there Jon, in a very good setting.
As you know, I've been going to Wollaton, but I've seen no evidence of Rutting yet. I think I'm going too late in the day, I must try and get in earlier, if only I could beat their entry system!
The frustrating part of Wollaton is that the Deer can go where I can't and at the moment it's that part of the park they're staying.

[Deer Stalker]

Originally Posted by glsammy

You got some good shots there Jon, in a very good setting.
As you know, I've been going to Wollaton, but I've seen no evidence of Rutting yet. I think I'm going too late in the day, I must try and get in earlier, if only I could beat their entry system!
The frustrating part of Wollaton is that the Deer can go where I can't and at the moment it's that part of the park they're staying.

First thing in the morning or last light has the most watchable activity Graham.

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Deer Stalker

First thing in the morning or last light has the most watchable activity Graham.

That's exactly when Wollaton Park is shut!