Deer Emerges From The Undergrowth With A Crown Of Bracken And Leaves
Magnificent beast even tried a camouflage look and even a beehive in attempts to attract a female. That's quite a head-dress, deer. He is one of the mightiest of creatures - and apparently also one of the most regal. Incredible pictures show stag crowning himself with Bracken as rutting season gets underway in Richmond Park.
This mighty stag proved that he was the true king of the forest when he emerged from the undergrowth bellowing and wearing a crown of leaves. The rutting season is well underway for Richmond Park's red deer, and the adult male's rivals steered well clear as he put on an impressive show of strength, pawing the ground and shaking his head. His antics attracted a group of eight females, all eager to check out mating credentials.