Love?

Not a day for love among the deer population whatever the calendar says. The stags are more interested in standing around in groups grooming. It’s the coats that they pay attention to.



When milder weather comes the thick stuff that helped protect them in the cold nights may feel a bit too much of a good thing.
Some of those standing around today may look very different shortly as the first antlers start to fall. That brings us to love again as stags’ antlers are reputed to have aphrodisiac properties and you can buy products that make that claim. Those selling deer velvet (the membrane that covers the growing antlers) also claim practically every other medical benefit including anti-ageing and muscle growth so use your judgement before purchasing!

Even though love is out of season for deer they still manage to make a romantic scene on the edge of the woods. That effect is, however, destroyed by unwanted intrusions of the kind put here by the wildlife trust. And even if you were in the mood your beloved might be on the other side.



Only one thing to do ...