Deer rutting season begins

[paulsly]

Hi all
Since its the start to the deer rutting season I would be interested in organising a few early morning sessions in Richmond or Bushy Park, London, over the next few weekends. if anyone is interested in joining me let me know and we can organise dates and times.
Regards
Paul

[Holowlegs]

Hello there


Can't do this weekend at the moment, but looks like I am free next weekend.


Cheers Holo:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[paulsly]

I will be going most weekends so can organise a meeting point and time.:)

[Holowlegs]

What sort of time you looking at I think they open the gates about 7.30

[JonDS]

Anyone know where to go in the new forest?

[Mark]

Anyone know where to go in the new forest?

None near Brockenhurst last weekend (19/20th) only Pigs & Ponies.

[paulsly]

Yip Richmond opens at 7:30 and Bushy at 8:00.
I think Richmond would be the better option as it opens earlier and that’s when you get mist and the deer are at there most active. personally Sunday will be better for me but could also go Saturday. Would suggest meeting at Richmond gate between 7:00 and 7:30 and we go from there.
If you have a bycicle it might be handy as we would cover move ground faster otherwise walking is the next best thing.:lol:
I have attached a link to the main site
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/
Paul

[Holowlegs]

Yip Richmond opens at 7:30 and Bushy at 8:00.
I think Richmond would be the better option as it opens earlier and that’s when you get mist and the deer are at there most active. personally Sunday will be better for me but could also go Saturday. Would suggest meeting at Richmond gate between 7:00 and 7:30 and we go from there.
If you have a bycicle it might be handy as we would cover move ground faster otherwise walking is the next best thing.:lol:
I have attached a link to the main site
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/
Paul


Hello there


Sunday at the mo is fine with me.

Haven't got a bike.

I normally park at Sheen gate but sure I can find Richmond Gate.


Cheers Holo:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[paulsly]

Hello there


Sunday at the mo is fine with me.

Haven't got a bike.

I normally park at Sheen gate but sure I can find Richmond Gate.


Cheers Holo:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Hi Holo
So we are on for Sunday morning 7ish then. I will be coming by bike so could meet at Sheen as it is not much further then Richmond Gate.
Will PM you my number incase something comes up.
Cheers
Paul

[Holowlegs]

Hello there

Sunday it is then will also Pm my number over.

[paulsly]

Hi all
The Deer rutting season trip was a success as the males are in full rut throughout the morning they where continuously calling and chasing after the females. :)
Holowlegs and I met up on Sunday morning at 7:30 and spent about 4 hours walking through the park. We found loads of deer and managed to get some good shots of them calling and a large male (apparently the 3rd biggest in the park) sunning himself.
Unfortunately we only saw one fight but where too far way to get any decent photos :cry: but speaking to people at Richmond park they said the Stags have been sparing quite a bit.
I will be returning this coming weekend if there is anyone else interested in joining us.

Holowlegs hopefully you will be up for round 2. :thumbsup:

I will be posting a few shots of what I got in the next couple of days.
Cheers
Paul

[strax]

It sounds like you had a good mornings shooting, I look forward to seeing your shots.

[dawnrogers]

Hi Guys, I'm going down this Saturday with 3or 4 friends, aiming to be there for 7am, the web site says the park opens at 7am so that should be good...if any of you are going on Saturday and want to meet just drop me a PM..I'v enot been down to Richmond park for deer rutting before so any hints or tips greatly appreciated :-)

[paulsly]

I have uploaded the pictures from last weekend Sunday.
http://www.inspiring-photography.com/forum/showthread.php?p=213183#post213183

Hi Dawn
Will try and make it on Saturday but am defiantly going on Sunday, If I cant make it, I would recommend meeting at Richmond Gate and going from there as this was the side that most of the deer where located. We found them in the wood thickets in the early morning and then they seemed to move out into the open fields to sun themselves around 9:30. The easiest way to find them is to head in the direction of there calls. The stags are extremely vocal at this time of the year and are pretty easy to locate.
I will pm you my number and if you could do the same and If I can make it will contact you closer to the time.:)

[david357]

I will be in London for the weekend so could possibly make this, if I can find my way from Clapham Junction to Richmond Gate! I would appreciate if someone could pm a mobile number so that I could contact you guys. Thanks.
David.

[dawnrogers]

David are you going on Saturday or Sunday? If Saturday drop me a PM

[david357]

Hi Dawn,
Arriving CJ Saturday sometime so would be up for a Sunday morning visit.
David.

[dawnrogers]

Hi David, we're going on Saturday... we're about an hour and 45 mins from the park.. but hopefully you'll catch some of the other guys on Sunday.

[david357]

Thanks Dawn, it will be Sunday morning for me. Seems I can get a train to Richmond by about 6:45, then walk/taxi to Richmond Park, so if anyone is definitely going please post or pm details.
Thanks.

[dawnrogers]

So how did everyone get on this weekend?
It was great to meet Paul even if it wasn't for long .... did you get any decent shots? the light was pretty bad, high Iso's ruled the day LOL

[paulsly]

So how did everyone get on this weekend?
It was great to meet Paul even if it wasn't for long .... did you get any decent shots? the light was pretty bad, high Iso's ruled the day LOL

Hi Dawn
It was good to meet you too. We gave up on Richmond in the end and drove to Bushy Park where we got some decent shots I will be working on a few tonight and post them on here in the next few days to come. What about yourself. :D

[dawnrogers]

Well, the light was not very good so all the shots are at high ISO nothing amazing..a few ok ones... see what you think..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/dawnrogers/2E0A2859.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/dawnrogers/2E0A2918.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/dawnrogers/2E0A2955.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/dawnrogers/2E0A3070.jpg

[paulsly]

Great shots Dawn. I really like the pose of number 3 and the habitat shot of number 4.
Are you going to post them on the wildlife and nature forum?

[dawnrogers]

I guess I could LOL... thanks..hope your shots were good..look forward to seeing them :-)

[Holowlegs]

Hello there

Anyone going this Sunday ?

As I may be able to make it and fancy another go.

Cheers Holo:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[david357]

I will try again tomorrow (Saturday) morning, maybe it won't rain this week. Anyone else?
David.

[Mark]

Just for future reference, Chatsworth turned out to be a good place to see them.

I was there this weekend (24/10) and on Saturday morning whilst walking the dog in the park it was just like Autumn watch.

A large male was with about 25/30 females, and a younger male hovering about kept trying his luck to no avail. A larger male turned up and the two chased off the youngster before sizing each other up, a few brief exchanges occurred before the full blown action, they must have been at it a good 10 minutes, there was some superb action.

In the mean time the younger male sidled in and led the females away, you had to admire his bravery as once the winner looked round and realised he charged off down the park in pursuit. :rofl:

All this happened about 20 metres away from me and a) I didn't have my camera at the time and b) when I did get some pics of them the following day I'd left my 100-400 at home and so they're specs in the distance. :rolleyes: