Rutting Deer at Tatton Park

Living relatively close to Tatton Park means it’s a regular destination for peaceful walks, often with a flask of coffee in hand and with a hope of catching a glimpse of the deer that roam freely across the park. But one autumn afternoon turned out to be something truly special. As the mist lifted, the distant bellow of stags echoed across the trees, and I realised I had stumbled into the midst of rutting season. With my Fuji XT4 with a 500mm lens in hand, I crouched like a makeshift wildlife photographer, capturing the raw energy and beauty of nature just a stone’s throw from home. It’s moments like this that make you fall in love with the local countryside all over again.

I recently visited Tatton Park in Knutsford where the deer were rutting. This is a beautiful park to walk and plenty to do for kids too! This was my first time photographing deer this close and they gave me plenty of opportunities. I have shared a few more photos that are available on 500px. This trip might just cause me to go an buy a new lens. A really big long new lens!

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