Three Down....

....one to go. Some who saw the current picture behind the blog title have been deceived into thinking it shows a stag and a hind. In fact the antler-less beast is also male and probably the more dominant of the two. Shedding his antlers earlier should indicate that he's older and with potentially a more imposing headpiece - although I don't think there will be much in it between the two of them. Today's picture is interesting because I've rarely seen this close to before: a stag with one antler remaining.


How easy is it to keep your balance when three pounds or so is bearing down on one side of your head? He seemed remarkably composed and poised.