Is Richmond Park fallow deer rut happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn Richmond Park's resident fallow deer herd enters the rut, when males vocalize, display and spar with rivals to establish mates.
The behavior is highly regular year-to-year and concentrated in a 6-8 week window, with the most intense activity in mid-October.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Pen Ponds (Pembroke Lodge area) |
| Isabella Plantation edge (Sheen Gate / Sandy Lane side) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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