Fallow Deer in the Phoenix Park, Dublin

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Fallow Deer (Dama dama) stag running across the "15 acres" in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. There’s been a herd here since the 17th century. They live completely wild elsewhere in Ireland, and were introduced by the Normans in the 12th century.

Quite happy with this photo, thought it just side on, and the light wasn’t the best…

daev
Chief Bottle Washer at Blather
Writer, photographer, environmental campaigner and "known troublemaker" Dave Walsh is the founder of Blather.net, described both as "possibly the most arrogant and depraved website to be found either side of the majestic Shannon River", and "the nicest website circulating in Ireland". Half Irishman, half-bicycle. He lives in southern Irish city of Barcelona.
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