Deer in Bradgate Park

[Charty]

[Dogghound]

Nice shot of a male fallow deer.

[faz]

hi charty welcome to WAB nice shot of a fallow deer hopoe you enjoy the site

[STYRBJORN]

Hi Charty. -
I'm from N.Leics and I've spent many happy hours mooching round Lady Jane's old gaff. Still got the peacocks around the old house? And all those hollow oak trees?. They used to have a lot of half-wild reds there as well. The best way to enjoy Bradgate is to cycle through on a full moon night with no lights on, from the Rothley end. The deer come into the areas open to the public, Reynard comes out for a bunny hunt, the owls are hunting for mouses. Get to the Newtown Linford end, step on to one of the little islands, sit down, roll a peaceful fag, and squeak in a fox. MAGIC!

ATB

Ric

[Charty]

Thanks for the tips Ric, it was my first time in the park, but will go again soon. I should have been there a bit earlier but got lost trying to find the best place to park!
Caroline

[Fourwings]

I go there reguarly as I only live 20 minutes away from Newtown Linford.
With a bit of patience and observation good deer images are easy enough to get at Bradgate especially this time of year.
Early morning and evening are best if you want to get up close and personal with the big Red Stags, a word of warning though, dont get too close, they are bad tempered big fellas that are currently pumped up with hormones so a bit of care and respect should be exercised.
These are a few images that I have taken there in the last 10 days.





If anyone is planning to visit Bradgate for the rut in the next few weeks its always worth dropping me a quick PM, if I'm not working I'll be happy to act as a guide for you.

[Charty]

Originally Posted by Fourwings

I go there reguarly as I only live 20 minutes away from Newtown Linford.
With a bit of patience and observation good deer images are easy enough to get at Bradgate especially this time of year.
Early morning and evening are best if you want to get up close and personal with the big Red Stags, a word of warning though, dont get too close, they are bad tempered big fellas that are currently pumped up with hormones so a bit of care and respect should be exercised.
These are a few images that I have taken there in the last 10 days.





If anyone is planning to visit Bradgate for the rut in the next few weeks its always worth dropping me a quick PM, if I'm not working I'll be happy to act as a guide for you.

That would be good, as I dont really know where I'm going! I'll PM you


Thanks
Caroline

[Cordaline]

Originally Posted by Charty

Nice shot. He doesn't look too happy!

[Cordaline]

Originally Posted by Fourwings

If anyone is planning to visit Bradgate for the rut in the next few weeks its always worth dropping me a quick PM, if I'm not working I'll be happy to act as a guide for you.

Lovely shots Fourwings.
I'm guessing Bradgate is too far away for a day trip.

[NicolaB]

Great pictures everyone!

I miss Bradgate...I used to live only a few miles away in Glenfield, it's a bit of a trek now since I moved to Wales!!