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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 British Deer Society - Official

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.
The British Deer Society - Official
The British Deer Society - Official6 hours ago
Deer Species Spotlight: Red Deer
🌿 Feeding Habits: Red deer are grazers like Fallow deer. They prefer grasses and dwarf shrubs associated with moorland such as heather but will eat woody plants and young shoots when food is scarce.
Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/fvKy50QJULo

#RedDeerThursday #DeerSpecies #RedDeer #AnimalFacts
Photo: Close up of a red stag by Simon Wiltshire
The British Deer Society - Official
The British Deer Society - Official22 hours ago
Are deer birth seasons changing?

In case you missed it, Dr. Jochen Langbein (Langbein Wildlife) recently explored this very topic in a special guest article on our blog ➡️https://ow.ly/EAK550R2WSM

Now you can help us understand if deer are giving birth earlier than expected by taking part in our 2024 Deer Birth Dates Survey.

If you accidentally come across a baby deer hiding in the vegetation, first follow our Baby Deer Code:

- Don't touch or disturb it
- Move far away as quickly as possible
- Immediately control any dogs that are with you

You don't need to worry as the baby deer has been left in a safe place by mum whilst she's gone to feed. Mum will return soon.

Then, if you think it was less than a week old - please add your sighting to our survey.

🦌➡️ https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/PMHDG6B

Your support with this research will help us understand our deer and the changes they may be facing better than ever before.

Thank you for your help!

Photo credit: Langbein Wildlife

#togetherfordeer #deerresearch #deersurvey #babydeer #climatechange #deerwelfare #thedeeryear

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