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Oh deer! Rutting season begins in England

These incredible photos were taken shortly after sunrise during the autumn rut in London, England. Autumn sees the start of the 'rutting' season where the stags and bucks bellow in an attempt to attract females.
A red deer pricket (center) rests in the long grass surrounded by stags.
A red deer pricket (center) rests in the long grass surrounded by stags.Dan Istitene / Getty Images
By Animal Tracks
A red deer stag bellows after sunrise on Oct.10, in London, England.
A red deer stag bellows after sunrise on Oct.10, in London, England.Dan Istitene / Getty Images
A bird flies off after attempting to land on a resting red deer stag.
A bird flies off after attempting to land on a resting red deer stag.Dan Istitene / Getty Images
A red deer pricket (center) rests in the long grass surrounded by stags.
A red deer pricket (center) rests in the long grass surrounded by stags.Dan Istitene / Getty Images

These incredible photos were taken shortly after sunrise during the autumn rut in London, England. Autumn sees the start of the 'rutting' season where the stags and bucks bellow in an attempt to attract females.