Sunday 18th October Deer Rut in Killarney National Park
Sean O'Callaghan providing great insight and knowledge to reward everyone who got up so early on a Sunday morning.
Below is small collection of pictures from the event.
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| An early start |
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Taking control and showing whose boss
In the first picture bellowing, followed by intimidation |
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| The tips of the antlers showing signs of wear and tear |
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| Taking a break |
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| Male and female; showing the stark contrast between them in the breeding season (Rut) |
Some of the other sights:also seen was a red squirrel
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| Horse Chestnut |
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| Sweet Chestnut |
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Long Tailed Tit |
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| Snowberry |
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| Another sighting closely related to the annual rut |
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