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Ever since I started following the local deer about 18 months ago, there have been at least five or six in the valley and woodlands, but it seems this is no longer the case. In the summer and early Autumn, unfortunately there were reports of roadside casualties nearby.  So now it looks like there are […]

I have seen a Red Stag in Saddleworth! I first saw it when I was in the local woodland. I was stood next to a tree for a few minutes when I heard something. I turned and looked to my left and I was amazed to see a huge set of antlers. Then the rest

I was curious as to whether badgers were still residing in a local sett. I had not seen much of them this year, for one reason or another, but I wanted to know if they were still there, so I decided to put a couple of trail cameras out to see. I first came across

A week or so ago, in the garden, I spotted something out of the corner of my eye. Not unusual in itself, as it is an area where birds visit and some feed off the ground, gathering up fallen nuts and seeds from feeders. However, this was something completely new. From a hole in the

So far this year, I had only seen a deer with its young several weeks ago (from a distance), or caught on the trail camera (see previous posts). However, that all changed in the space of a few days. I had heard of a sighting of two kids, very close to home. I didn’t get

I decided to get up early one morning and go for a long, local walk; down lanes, up hills and across fields. Something I am not keen of though is cattle. As soon as I set out, up a short path to cross a field, there was a herd right in my way. Do I

The header photo above was taken in early June (see blog post She has had her baby). Since then I had only seen the mother a couple of times, no sign of her kid. That would not be unusual as the mothers leave their very young safely hidden while they go off for a feed.

After two weeks away, I went out a couple of times to catch up on the deer. Unfortunately, and a little worryingly, there was not a single one to be seen. I usually see one, even if it is just running away! I decided to put the trail cameras out for a few days to

I was just going out to put the trail camera on location and had an unexpected, but very pleasant, watch of the fox cubs.  I saw there were four or five of them, with one in particular being quite boisterous! I think a couple of the cubs wanted to be left alone, but someone wanted

She has kept me waiting, but finally the pregnant roe deer I have been keeping an eye on has had her fawn (or kid, whichever you prefer). They usually give birth any time between mid-May to mid-June, so she was taking it to the limit. I had seen her the day before; at least I