An angry swan didn't fancy sharing its space on the Thames with a young deer which wanted to cool down in the sweltering temperatures.
So, with an angry peck, the swan showed the deer who's boss and threw it out.
These photos weren't taken in the countryside, but in Richmond Park in London. The park - which is three times the size as New York's Central Park - has almost 700 wild deer. In 1625, King Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace to escape the plague and turned it into a park for red and fallow deer.
I’m first in the pecking order round here, deer! Angry swan sees off young fawn
By Mail On Sunday Reporter
31st May 2009
Daily Mail
Even the wildlife were feeling the heat yesterday as Britain basked in sunshine.
As the temperature hit 79F, a young deer ventured down to a pond in London’s Richmond Park for a dip.
Unfortunately, as these amazing pictures show, a resident swan wasn’t so keen on sharing its spot and threw the fawn out on its ear – with a deftly aimed peck.
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Deer me: This unlucky fawn was chased away from the water by a territorial swan in Richmond Park in London yesterday
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Attack: The swans defends its turf
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Legging it: The deer makes its escape
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And the winner is: Despite its small size, the swan emerges victorious
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Turf war: The deer and swans stick to their own territory
Today’s weather is forecast to be even better – and warmer than many holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, including Majorca.
The South is expected to be dry and sunny with the mercury hitting 81F. In the North the temperature is expected to hit 72F.
The good news is the heatwave is expected to continue tomorrow.
The Met Office’s long-range forecasts say Britain is ‘odds on for a barbecue summer’.
Temperatures throughout summer are likely to be warmer than average with rainfall near or below average.
Meteorologist Ewen McCallum said: ‘After two disappointingly wet summers, the signs are promising this year.
We can expect times when temperatures will be above 86F, something we hardly saw last year.’
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So, with an angry peck, the swan showed the deer who's boss and threw it out.
These photos weren't taken in the countryside, but in Richmond Park in London. The park - which is three times the size as New York's Central Park - has almost 700 wild deer. In 1625, King Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace to escape the plague and turned it into a park for red and fallow deer.
I’m first in the pecking order round here, deer! Angry swan sees off young fawn
By Mail On Sunday Reporter
31st May 2009
Daily Mail
Even the wildlife were feeling the heat yesterday as Britain basked in sunshine.
As the temperature hit 79F, a young deer ventured down to a pond in London’s Richmond Park for a dip.
Unfortunately, as these amazing pictures show, a resident swan wasn’t so keen on sharing its spot and threw the fawn out on its ear – with a deftly aimed peck.
Enlarge
Deer me: This unlucky fawn was chased away from the water by a territorial swan in Richmond Park in London yesterday
Enlarge
Attack: The swans defends its turf
Enlarge
Legging it: The deer makes its escape
Enlarge
And the winner is: Despite its small size, the swan emerges victorious
Enlarge
Turf war: The deer and swans stick to their own territory
Today’s weather is forecast to be even better – and warmer than many holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, including Majorca.
The South is expected to be dry and sunny with the mercury hitting 81F. In the North the temperature is expected to hit 72F.
The good news is the heatwave is expected to continue tomorrow.
The Met Office’s long-range forecasts say Britain is ‘odds on for a barbecue summer’.
Temperatures throughout summer are likely to be warmer than average with rainfall near or below average.
Meteorologist Ewen McCallum said: ‘After two disappointingly wet summers, the signs are promising this year.
We can expect times when temperatures will be above 86F, something we hardly saw last year.’
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