Roe Deer

Roe Deer - Capreolus capreolus Capreolus capreolus
 
Height: 24 - 27" (60 - 70 cm) shoulder height
Habitat: Deciduous and coniferous woodland, open moorland
Colour: Red/brown in summer, grey in winter
Diet: Herbivorous
Young: Late May to early June
   




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Roe deer are indigenous to the British Isles.

Roe deer feed throughout the day, but are most active at dusk and dawn. They are regularly seen in our garden, mostly as families. However, they can be very destructive with garden plants, eating almost anything that is planted in the garden. We have spent years trying to find garden flowers that these deer do not eat. See our article "Plants that Deer don't Eat".

 

Roe Deer - Capreolus capreolus
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Roe Deer - Mother and fawn - Capreolus capreolus Roe Deer - Capreolus capreolus- Doe and two fawns
Roe Deer
Mother and Fawn
   

 

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Roe Deer - Capreolus capreolus - Doe and fawn   Roe Deer Stag - Capreolus capreolus
     
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