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UK Deer Birth Dates Survey

Are deer birth timings changing?

The British Deer Society is collecting records to help build a clearer understanding of deer birth timing in the UK. Over time, this may help identify whether deer are being born earlier or later in the year than expected.

This is a citizen science survey, all records are valuable and help contribute to the dataset.

Please report sightings of newly born (less than one week old) deer between March and the end of October.

For welfare reasons, please observe from a distance and do not approach or disturb deer.
1.What country did you see the deer in?(Required.)
2.In which county did you see the deer?(Required.)
3.What is the nearest urban area (Town or City) to where you saw the deer?(Required.)
4.Which deer species did you see?(Required.)
5.What deer did you see? (tick all that apply)(Required.)
6.How many young did you see at the same place?(Required.)
7.When did you see the deer?(Required.)
Date 
8.Where was the deer seen? (single choice)(Required.)
9.Was the deer in a wild open space or enclosed area e.g. deer park?
10.How confident are you in your observation?(Required.)
11.Additional notes (optional)
12.We may have some follow-up questions, if you are happy for us to contact you please leave your details below. (Your details will be confidential)