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.

'There's an amazing variety of wildlife on offer in London, which people often don't expect in the city. 'Richmond Park is a great place to go and you can see some wonderful things there.' Rutting season runs from the end of September until the beginning of November.