As Autumn is in full swing, the wildlife at the famously picturesque Studley Royal Deer Park are enjoying the fruits of the season.
These 15 images were taken by Ripon’s award-winning photographer Nick Lancaster, who expertly captured these creatures next to the Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site.
1. Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon
Pictured: A Stag Deer rolling enjoying the rain and mud whilst looking straight at the photographer. Photo: Nick Lancaster
2. Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon
Pictured: Autumns game season is fully underway whilst these two male Red-Necked Common Pheasants appear to be enjoying a squabble. Photo: Nick Lancaster
3. Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon
Pictured: A male Red-Necked Common Pheasant at Studley Royal during the game season. Photo: Nick Lancaster
4. Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon
Pictured: A female Common Pheasant at Studley Royal Deer Park. Photo: Nick Lancaster