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Stunning photos capture roaring stag during rutting season in Richmond Park

Local News by SWNS 14th Oct 2025  
Photographers Giedrius and Dalia Stakauskas captured the dramatic moment a dominant red deer stag roared to defend his territory in Richmond Park, south west London (credit: Dalia & Giedrius Stakauskas / SWNS).
Photographers Giedrius and Dalia Stakauskas captured the dramatic moment a dominant red deer stag roared to defend his territory in Richmond Park, south west London (credit: Dalia & Giedrius Stakauskas / SWNS).
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Incredible pictures show a territorial stag roaring in a south west London park.

Married photography duo Giedrius and Dalia Stakauskas spotted the male in Richmond Park recently.

A deer rutting in Richmond Park recently (credit: Dalia & Giedrius Stakauskas / SWNS).

Giedrius, from Orpington, says: "This was a dominant red deer stag in full rutting behaviour.

"The stag was roaring non-stop for around half an hour while defending his territory and successfully chasing away a rival male.

The deer roared for 30 minutes wihout stopping (credit: Dalia & Giedrius Stakauskas / SWNS).

"The images were taken by me and my wife, Dalia, using long telephoto lenses from a safe distance."

READ MORE: Driver arrested for inhaling balloons in Richmond Park.

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