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Following on from other thread. Cracking morning, up early, went to my usual spot, roe deer everywhere. These were in the shade, mouthing about

Same buck as the other deer

The fawns went through a gap in the hedge into the sun and ate some rose hips

My first pink feet!!! Was very bright, photo looks dull

Then an excellent singing robin and a sulky looking female Reed bunting. Then off to work. 

Cycling home through Green Park this evening, came across a small muntjac deer, just standing on the cycle path. Didn't manage to get my phone out before it casually sauntered off into the bushes...

I’ve only ever seen one. Sturdy looking things

A munty buck will inflict serious damage on a dog if cornered; they fight like hell & their canines are like razors. Cracking little deer though, even if they are an ecological nightmare. Good job they are delicious! 

Did u see my other post: roe hind chased my springer- quite funny really, the deer was running with it’s snout to the ground trying to ram my dogs belly, which it did a few times. Defo had a young nearby. Oh, my mate says it’s tasty, quite fancy some coz I love venison.

edit: how old do you reckon that buck is?

Chasing is all well & good, but if they get very protective (or the dog gets too close!), they’ll slash out with their front feet. The hooves can be like razors & will inflict real damage to a dog. 
 

As for ageing, I’ll admit it’s not something I’m very good at, especially from photos. He’s got a reasonable head on him though. 
The link below has got some good info on it if you fancy having an estimate. 

https://ullberg.co/home/2019/estimate-roebuck-age

This post has made me feel a lot happier after waking up to the world!