
Deer Rutting
Red Deer rut season,
One of Europe's most spectacular wildlife phenomena, the annual red deer 'rut' takes place each autumn as stags battle for dominance and the chance to mate. It is the most exciting time of the year to watch our deer as they engage in fierce mating battles. The three largest species of deer (red, fallow and roe) all rut in late summer and autumn and are easy to watch in the wild. Rutting activity is most intense soon after dawn, though some activity occurs throughout the day. Deer are interesting to watch because their behaviour changes as the rut progresses.
One of Europe's most spectacular wildlife phenomena, the annual red deer 'rut' takes place each autumn as stags battle for dominance and the chance to mate. It is the most exciting time of the year to watch our deer as they engage in fierce mating battles. The three largest species of deer (red, fallow and roe) all rut in late summer and autumn and are easy to watch in the wild. Rutting activity is most intense soon after dawn, though some activity occurs throughout the day. Deer are interesting to watch because their behaviour changes as the rut progresses.