WHAT WE DO
The British Deer Society [BDS] is a charity that operates throughout the UK dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone about deer.
Through our education and research, we raise awareness about wild deer and the issues surrounding them. We provide training to actively ensure deer can be managed humanely and safely to the very highest of standards.
We want to ensure wild deer in the UK are respected and valued while being kept healthy and at sustainable numbers, so they can benefit biodiversity and the wider environment.
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BDS is a charity that operates throughout the UK dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone about deer and the environments they live in.
BDS aims to provide a range of opportunities for people to discover more about wild deer in the UK, to encourage an understanding and appreciation of them and their place within our natural landscape
The British Deer Society remains at the forefront of training initiatives and course development and delivery throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The British Deer Society remains at the forefront of training initiatives and course development and delivery throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Our website includes a stunning selection of deer images – mostly taken by BDS members and others provided by kind permission of their owners for educational use. We have annual photography competitions which are free to enter.
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The only charity dedicated to UK wild deer, working to educate and inspire everyone about deer in their environment and to advocate for deer welfare.
Identifying Chinese Water Deer
The male deer lack antlers but sport prominent tusks that they use for display and defence. With their large, rounded ears, they have a teddy bear-like appearance!
Listen for their short dog-like barks when alarmed and bucks make whickering or rapid chattering noises when defending their territory against intruders.
#WaterDeer #ChineseWaterDeer #AnimalFacts #DeerWatching #NatureEducation #WildlifeAwareness
The male deer lack antlers but sport prominent tusks that they use for display and defence. With their large, rounded ears, they have a teddy bear-like appearance!
Listen for their short dog-like barks when alarmed and bucks make whickering or rapid chattering noises when defending their territory against intruders.
#WaterDeer #ChineseWaterDeer #AnimalFacts #DeerWatching #NatureEducation #WildlifeAwareness
🦌 Wildlife Wednesday: Stay Safe During the Deer Rut!
The rutting season is here for many of our deer species, and while deer are fascinating to watch, it's crucial to keep your distance—especially from rutting male deer! 🦌 They’re wild animals, even in parks, and can become aggressive, posing a serious risk.
➡️ Remember, during the rut, male deer are pumped with testosterone and equipped with sharp antlers! Injuries have occurred because people got too close.
Stay safe by following these tips:
* Keep at least 100m away from rutting deer
* Use binoculars to view them up close
* Leave dogs at home or keep them on a lead
Enjoy nature, but from a safe distance!
#WildlifeWednesday #DeerRut #StaySafe #WildlifeSafety #DeerAwareness #WildlifeWatching #RuttingSeason #OutdoorSafety
Image: Stags at Dawn by Charlie Newman
The rutting season is here for many of our deer species, and while deer are fascinating to watch, it's crucial to keep your distance—especially from rutting male deer! 🦌 They’re wild animals, even in parks, and can become aggressive, posing a serious risk.
➡️ Remember, during the rut, male deer are pumped with testosterone and equipped with sharp antlers! Injuries have occurred because people got too close.
Stay safe by following these tips:
* Keep at least 100m away from rutting deer
* Use binoculars to view them up close
* Leave dogs at home or keep them on a lead
Enjoy nature, but from a safe distance!
#WildlifeWednesday #DeerRut #StaySafe #WildlifeSafety #DeerAwareness #WildlifeWatching #RuttingSeason #OutdoorSafety
Image: Stags at Dawn by Charlie Newman
