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zwartbles · « **on:** December 14, 2017, 05:33:38 pm »

and another visitor

Terry T · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2017, 05:45:44 pm »

We also get a fair few muntjac at our place in S Norfolk. They cause lots of damage to trees unfortunately and so aren’t good for our native vegetation. They breed prolifically, I’m sure I read that females generally get pregnant around 2 says after giving birth.

Taste good though ...

macgro7 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2017, 09:14:20 pm »

I was really shocked to see one at the allotment next door to our house.
20mins walk from Leicester city centre!!!
I knew their northern range is around Leicestershire but had no idea they would go in right into the city! Seen muntjac before in Hatfield forest near Stansted airport.

Buttermilk · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2017, 06:50:43 am »

Their northern range is a lot further north than Leicestershire, there are thriving colonies in Yorkshire and has been for several years so no doubt they have moved on further up too.

DavidandCollette · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2017, 07:59:19 pm »

Yep. They have seen off 60 willow whips on our land!!

zwartbles · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2017, 05:20:26 pm »

Lots of muntjac here and roe deer as well. Some roe deer culling goes on and a bit of poaching!
A huge amount of road kill because roads here aren't as quiet as some areas. A lot of wildlife cause headaches for farmers but that's the price of conservation. As long as they don't want to conserve pigeons that's ok for me!!!!!!