Family Resemblances

Walking along reflecting that it's the surprise encounters that are the joys of wilder land as opposed to rigidly controlled expanses of heather. Bracken provides opportunities for many surprises.

Up pops a head. This looks like our handsome young stag now approaching his first birthday. A confident chap who knows his rights.

But as other heads appear the question arises which is his mother - the one that has been so devoted over the last months?

Well not this hind; she has her youngster alongside. Such a mild maternal face.

In fact the one we're looking for is still in supervising mode. The expression on the face gives it  away. That sense of indignation. This is our home. Mind your manners.