New Forest

Alex90 · #1 (**permalink**) 23-10-2009, 10:38 PM

I am off to the new forest this sunday, i have been numerous times as its relatively local, we have one of the small ordinance survey maps which we have previously used to plan out our trips.

I was wondering whether anyone local to the area, knows of any good locations to see the different species of deer?

if you give me names of good locations i can look them up on the map, any help much appreciated.

I am planning to get over there for 7/8 AM and hopefully get some nice pictures of stags with their antlers still on, have always missed the rut previously due to being in exmoor photographing instead. im a little late for the rut as from what i hear its dying down a bit now but hopefully i can get some decent pictures.

Alex

rogpow · #2 (**permalink**) 23-10-2009, 11:11 PM

Hi Alex,

The sites usually recommended for most reliable views are Ober Heath for the Reds and Queen's Meadow for the Fallows.

I believe the Reds are a bit thin on the ground this year and are probably outnumbered by the photographers.

Although the Fallow rut is tailing off there is still some groaning to be heard and there was some clashing of antlers about 6.30 this evening.

Cheers,
Rog

Alex90 · #3 (**permalink**) 26-10-2009, 06:00 PM

Hiya Rog,

Thanks for the reply, i didnt know it until sunday but ober heath is where we have been several times... right near the red deer paddock.

I'm off to brockenhurst via train tommorow with a friend and would like the visit Queens meadow, but can't find it on the map ... i have scanned for ages but no luck what big landmarks is it near?

do you know any locations for sika, i have seen them quite often over at Tantany wood but its a little far to walk from brockenhurst. are there any nearer locations?

speaking of which i must charge both the camera batteries tonight!

Regards

Alex