Roe Deer
A medium sized, slender species with a black nose, white chin and white tailless rump. Bucks (adult males) have short antlers with up to three points, which are shed and regrown every year. Both sexes have red-brown fur in summer, fading to grey-brown in winter.
Identification
A medium sized, slender species with a black nose, white chin and white tailless rump. Bucks (adult males) have short antlers with up to three points, which are shed and regrown every year. Both sexes have red-brown fur in summer, fading to grey-brown in winter.
FAMILY
Cervidae
LATIN NAME
Capreolus capreolus
DISTRIBUTION
A native species, Roe deer are widespread in Scotland and England, although less common in Wales, the Midlands and Southern England.
Habitat
Farmland, Grassland, Woodland
Diet
The buds and leaves from trees and shrubs, as well as grasses and brambles.
When to see them
They can be seen all year round.
