What can I hear?
I've been told that deer have a relatively poor eyesight and that if you stand still they have difficulty spotting you (as long as you aren't wearing bright colours!). What is equally true is that they have a keen sense of smell and those large ears help with exceptional hearing. I spotted this young stag (with a mate) from the road side at about 100 metres.
I had time to stop behind some trees and hedge, grab the camera and edge back to a better vantage point. I managed just three photos of the animal grazing before he lifted his head in that distinctive way and started scanning the location where I was standing. It needed only a few seconds to confirm his suspicions and they high tailed it across to the fence line and into the woods.
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