Roe deer near Kirkmichael
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Roe deer near Kirkmichael
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 12 Apr 2011
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) This small, graceful deer, reaching 28" at the shoulder, is the most attractive deer in Britain. It is delicately built and has an intelligent soft expression. The coat is foxy red from May to September but turn dark grey-brown with a white rump patch in winter. Roe deer are common in parts of England and widespread in Scotland, liking plantations and thickets which are sheltered and dry.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.718382
Longitude
-3.494628