Saturday 27 September 2008

The Warming Slopes

Those who set out on their walk later than we do may not appreciate just how cold it can be as the sun is rising after a clear night. The deer have been busy for many of the cool hours of the night so are more than happy to relax on these east-facing slopes allowing the sun to warm their bodies.

They're often to be seen here at this time but picking out the antlers from the surrounding twigs and undergrowth is an acquired skill. Hinds make it harder although their ears usually give then away.


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