Sika stags sparring

As its only spring these equally matched Sika stags are only playfully sparring with each other. The real aggression is saved for the rut in the autumn, but even then fights where the antlers are used are rare. Most disputes are settled with vocal and posture displays.

Canon 5D ISO400
Canon 100-400mm L IS lens at 235mm
f5.6 1/500sec
Beanbag