It's the time of year again for the roaring stags to produce their echoing sound in Jura's glens and on the hills. The Red Deer Rut lasts around two months and starts mid September. In this time of year the stags are at their heaviest and the roaring helps to establish seniority within the herd. With a Red Deer population of well over 6,000 on Jura you are guaranteed to see and … [Read more...] about Jura Stag during the Red Deer Rut
Red Deer
Red Deer Rut on Jura
We've made a tour over the island yesterday, all the way up to "Road End" where I parked the car and walked further on for a few miles until the weather deteriorated. Despite the few and sometimes heavy showers we had a marvellous tour. The Red Deer Rut is in full swing and this is the time that the Stags round up a group of females (hinds) for mating. Rivals have to be chased … [Read more...] about Red Deer Rut on Jura