Different deer?

[wizzo]

Does anyone have a diffinitive way of identifying the different types of wild deer in the South West region. I'm still unsure of the difference betwen, Red, Roe and Fallow Deer. Thanks Wizzo

[wizzo]

That'll be a no then!

[thunder]

I guess that people were unsure whether you were serious or not.

There should be plenty of pictures in the Gallery to help.

Roe are much smaller than the other two with a white rump and no visible tail

Fallow are usually spotted, have a white rump and a longish tail with a central dark stripe.

Red are not spotted (except calves) with a pale rump and short dark tail.

Hope that is of some help.

henrya

[wizzo]

Thanks Thunder! I must admit though....I'm not really sure why people would think I wasn't being serious? Wizzo

[Hedgehoggy]

Hi Wizzo, Marc has a 'Speed Read' section on his website, which includes some useful info as well as superb photos on the different species of deer. There's also in-depth info on deer on his website if you want further reading.

Wildlifeonline - Speed Read

Just scroll down the list to the deer section.

[wizzo]

Fantastic Hedgehoggy....thanks very much - Wizzo