On the 27th of October 2012 the IWT Dublin Branch
met at 9am in the Phoenix Park to witness the annual Deer Rut. Despite the early start
and the chill in the air there was a great turn out. We started off at the Papal Cross car park and
we walked towards the forest. Dr. Favel Naulty who has studied the Fallow Deer
in the Phoenix Park for 10 years gave a very informative talk on the history and
the behaviour of the deer. We saw a large group of deer emerging from the forest. We
witnessed the males fighting with their antlers and heard the squeals of the young
fawn’s callings for their mothers. Dr.
Favel answered many questions from the group and gave a great insight about the
Fallow Deer. Thank you again to Dr. Favel and to all who attended.
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| Misty morning in Phoenix Park |
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| Dr Favel Naulty explains about the deer |
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| Face off in the Phoenix Park |
Fallow Deer Phoenix Park
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