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Photographer captures majestic deer trying to impress potential mates

Lesley Marshall captured scenes of competing males showing off to female deer.

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Male stags during rutting season. (Lesley Marshall via SWNS)

By Dean Murray via SWNS

A wildlife photographer has been documenting the impressive annual deer rut in a London park.

Lesley Marshall captured scenes in Bushy Park as competing males show off to female deer during the breeding season.

Male stag during rutting season. (Lesley Marshall via SWNS)

Pictures include a lone stag bellowing at dawn, as well as two rivals going antler to antler.

Deer rutting season starts in September each year and lasts until early November.

Lesley adds: "Such an amazing time of year!"

Female deer and male stag during rutting season. (Lesley Marshall via SWNS)

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