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.

Mr Morgan, from Walthamstow, London, said: 'I arrived at 5.30am in the early morning light and mist, when no-one else was around. 'The deer rutting season has just started and I could hear the stags bellowing, so knew where to head.