This stag had just gone head to head with another stag. They do this to establish superiority and claim mating rights to a collection of does. “The dominant stag will often raise his head after a duel with a vegetation headdress to demonstrate their dominance”, said Jeff Penfold, 70, who had spent half a day taking pictures in Bushy Park, southwest London early November 2023. (Photo by Jeff Penfold/Solent News)
