Every year, as the leaves begin to change colour, a new dawn courus drifts over Bristol.

Male Red Deer have spent the spring and summer months regrowing their formidable weaponry


and they are ready for a fight, but it takes a lot to interest these females.

Flehmening they sense the air waiting for the perfect moment.

and keep watch over their harem.

But when a roars not enough they must fight, and if you've got this far you can watch the video!