Roe deer in wheat crop south of Didlington
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Roe deer in wheat crop south of Didlington
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 13 Jun 2010
After having become almost extinct in the 18th century, roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) nowadays are the most widespread native deer species. They can be seen all year around in many parts of England, Scotland and Wales but are absent from Northern Ireland. Roe deer inhabit open woodlands and other places that provide plenty of cover, and they feed mainly at dawn and dusk. They do not live in herds like other deer and are most often seen as solitary individuals. Male roe deer are called bucks, females are called does. Does give birth to one to three fawns in May or June. Bambi the Deer, from the children's books by Felix Salten, was a roe deer.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.543321
Longitude
0.625826