UK Deer Birth Dates Survey

Are deer birth dates are changing?

The British Deer Society is conducting this survey to help establish if baby deer in the UK are being born earlier or later in the year than expected. If they are, there are potential implications for their welfare.

Please report any new-born (less than a week old) kids/calves/fawns that you see from March through to the end of October. If you can, please include details of the species.

Please submit an individual return for each deer species you see.

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* 1. What country did you see the deer in?

Scotland

England

Wales

Northern Ireland

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* 2. Which deer species did you see?

Red

Roe

Fallow

Sika

Muntjac

Water Deer

Not sure of the species

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* 3. What deer did you see? (tick all that apply)

Female post recent birthing

Young with bright spots

Young with faded spots

Young no spots

Additional comments

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* 4. How many young did you see at the same place?

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 5. When did you see the deer?

Date

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* 6. In which county did you see the deer?

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* 7. What is the nearest urban area (Town or City) to where you saw the deer?

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* 8. Was the deer in a wild open space or enclosed area e.g. deer park?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 9. We may have some follow-up questions, if you are happy for us to contact you please leave your details below. (Your details will be confidential)

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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Yes, please subscribe me to the BDS newsletter Deerbytes