Fondness

First one head then another appeared. This must be one of the most fragrant places to enjoy the sun quietly. But once intruders come on the scene it's time to gather the children together.

Still time though for some more maternal tenderness. This one does seem to be more than usually attentive.

They soon disappear into the wood.

Meanwhile stags are at the opposite side of the moor inside their favourite bracken patch.

One of the things that's so appealing and teasing about seeing deer looking out from the bracken like this is that something in my head insists on thinking they're sitting down!! There is evidence that this can happen, but don't hang around waiting to see it. How many times have you seen a cow sitting, or a horse? But one sheep is quite expert.