From mid-September to mid-October the deer rut takes place. At that time male red deer (Cervus elaphus) will have impressive antlers and they will grow a short neck mane. They start belling and fighting with other males to impress the hinds. I went several times to the Weerterbos in Nederweert (Netherlands) to photograph the red deer.
, Stefan Cruysberghs, Nikon D600 + Sigma 50-500mm, Request high resolution photo