Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Rut in July and August.
Best time of day
Dawn and dusk. Woodland edge.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland edge. Smaller than red deer. That white rump. Common. Dawn and dusk. You'll see them from the road.
UK population
Around 500,000. Widespread. Increasing.
Overview
Roe deer are smaller than red deer. That white rump. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland edge. Common. Dawn and dusk. Rut in July and August. Different to red deer. You'll see them.
At a Glance
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Cervidae |
| Habitat | Woodland edge · Farmland · Scrub |
| Diet | Browse, grass, herbs. |
| UK population | Around 500,000. Widespread. Increasing. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland edge. Smaller than red deer. That white rump. Common. Dawn and dusk. You'll see them from the road. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland edge. Grizedale, Borrowdale, the valleys. Smaller than red deer. That white rump. Common.
Identification
Small. Brown. White rump. Buck has small antlers. No neck mane. Smaller than red deer.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland edge. Dawn and dusk. Grizedale. Borrowdale. That white rump. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.