Holkham Park Deer

January 12, 2012 by  
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Both fallow and red deer can be found at Holkham Park, two miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. Both breeds can be seen in these photos taken at the turn of the year.

red deer stag Holkham Holkham Park Deer

stag and doe red deer Holkham Park Deer

pair fallow deer stags Holkham Park Deer

Generally, the male (stag or hart) red deer is typically 175 to 230 cm (69 to 91 in) long and weighs 160 to 240 kg (350 to 530 lb); the female is 160 to 210 cm (63 to 83 in) long and weighs 120 to 170 kg (260 to 370 lb). Read more about the European red deer.

Photos by Don Wilks

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