Scottish Roe deer - Kilsyth

Pictures - free reproduction for non-commercial purposes, Rob Kay 2006.

Roe deer are a frequent and welcome sight in the woodland and meadows near Kilsyth. This individual was very unconcerned by the nearby walkers at Cavalry Park, Colzium, an endangered site scheduled by Wimpey to build 160 new homes.

May 2nd -  individual in velvet: The Couches, Kilsyth

Coat lighter brown colour (click for enlargements)

  Rt: detail showing the velvet      

Links and information about UK Roe deer:

• http://www.deer-uk.com/roe_deer.htm
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/200.shtml
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_deer
• http://www.dcs.gov.uk/BestPractice/id_roe.htm