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, a civil servant, spent the morning watching the deer in Richmond. He estimated this male to be between eight and nine years old and weighed around 400 pounds. Mr Smith, a keen amateur wildlife photographer, said: 'I've been interested in animals since I was a kid and love being out and about.