Since deer live in a solitary area, the purpose of their bellowing is to bring the deer, which live in a herd, closer to their territory so that mating can occur. This sound also manages to "drive" other deer off the ground and, therefore, we can sometimes see fights between them.
Currently, in Spain we have different areas in which you can enjoy this unusual procession and, as a nature lover, we will understand that you want to know our list of places so that you can experience first-hand this event that nature gives us... Well, pay attention, here it goes!
CABAÑEROS NATIONAL PARK - Ciudad Real and Toledo
A natural area that includes the two Castilian-La Mancha provinces of Toledo and Ciudad Real, gives you the opportunity to witness the harmony of male deer falling in love with females. Its more than 40,000 hectares are positioned as one of the most representative spaces of this phenomenon.
SIERRA DE ANDÚJAR - Jaén
This scene is as well known for the bellowing of the deer as for the snoring of the fallow deer. The presence of other species of animals such as the Iberian lynx , both at dawn and at dusk, can make you fully enjoy the magic of nature. So if you are in the area, do not hesitate to walk through the immensity of this Andalusian mountain range.
MONFRAGÜE NATIONAL PARK - Cáceres
Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2003, thePark Nacional del Monfragüe is a great candidate when it comes to enjoying the rut. This enclave is one of the busiest during this time of year. . Observing the behavior of the deer and listening to their roar is the closest thing to a tourist attraction here, since they offer you the opportunity to enjoy it from the River itself. Slash.
SELVA DE IRATI - Navarra
A natural space little known by the non-native population, but characterized by being the headquarters of its own population of Navarrese deer that live among hundreds and hundreds of beech and fir trees, witness The roar in these parts is a total plan!
SAJA AND BESAYA PARK - Cantabria
In this case, Cantabrian nature offers us an environment of almost 25,000 hectares in which to enjoy the unusual roar of deer in heat. A space of abundant vegetation, where you can witness the life of not only deer, but also wild boars, roe deer, wolves and hares, among others.
NATURAL PARK OF THE SIERRA DE CAZORLA, SEGURA AND LAS VILLAS - Jaén
The immensity of more than 200,000 hectares, also declared as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, opens its doors to you to enjoy the charismatic sound of the deer. Inside, a route of about 16 km has been configured to experience the authentic rutting.
Regardless of the area you choose to be yourrum auditorium you will be able to witness this phenomenon during a4x4 route in the purest safari style or by practicing hiking. Always maintaining a considerable and prudent distance so as not to affect this animal cycle, known as heat.
To fully experience this activity, we recommend that you have an expert guide on the subject, as they will tell you all kinds of curiosities about this reproductive phenomenon that delights us year after year with amazing pictures.
