East Anglian Red Deer

[Rob_D]

I went to find the Lesser Kestrel at Westleton Heath in Suffolk yesterday, but dipped (it seems to have been found again today).

Whilst wondering around the heath I came across 12 Red Deer - 3 stag and 9 hinds I reckon. RSPB ran a "rut watch" last year, so I suppose they're well known there? There was also a very gutsy Muntjac



These were the first Red Deer I've come across in East Anglia. Handbook of British Mammals has the EA population at ~350. Do other people see them regularly in the region?

The Fallow Deer around N Herts seem to be increasing in number - I had 3 run alongside and then across the road in front of me whilst I was cycling last week they were going 30+ mph. Lovely sight.

[aeshna5]

I've certainly seen them several times at Minsmere as well as the Muntjac.

[rlchew]

I have also seen Red Deer many times at Westleton Heath, usually emerging from the gloom when watching Nightjars in the summer (and trying to avoid getting bitten alive by insects!).

Richard