Footprints in the mud

Winter is a great time for searching for tracks and signs of animals. These prints appeared in the garden recently, and setting up the remote camera showed they belonged to a rather handsome Muntjac deer. He’s a regular night time visitor now, finishing up the apple I put out for the Blackbirds.

Muntjac deer, Muntiacus reevesi, foot print, slot, track,  in mud, Norfolk,

Muntjac deer, Muntiacus reevesi, foot print, slot, track,  in mud, Norfolk,

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Muntjac in the garden

 

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