We came over the brow of a hill and stopped very suddenly when we saw this stag. We don't like approaching stags too closely without knowing they know we're there, even though it risks them running away, but this chap was so intent on his food that, even when we began talking, he still didn't notice us.
So we edged away to our left, expecting that, at any moment, he would look up. He didn't, not until....
....we made a bit more noise. Even then, he didn't immediately turn and run but stood looking at us, the food still in his mouth, only turning away....
....and stalking off with some considerable reluctance.
He stopped, looking back over his shoulder as if extremely annoyed that he had been disturbed, and still anxious to go back to whatever it was he was so enjoying....
....finally strutting away with stiff-necked resentment.
Another fine set of pictures Jon. I'm envious of your photographic skills.....
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment. Most of the credit for the pictures goes to the camera. I am so privileged to live in a world that produces such marvellous pieces of technology. Jon
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