Seville is a land of natural spectacles and with autumn comes one of our favorites: the bellowing of the deer. The deer initiate the rutting ceremony with guttural sounds and delight in a fight of antlers.
The deer engage in this task in those areas where females usually drink or feed in order to attract them with this powerful display.
It is a ritual that takes place on very specific dates at the beginning of autumn, when temperatures begin to soften. In fact, nothing guarantees to see or even hear this privileged duel of nature.
In any case, the rut is not fortuitous and the dates on which this ceremony takes place are more than planned.
When the rains start, the hinds perceive the change of weather and go into heat to give birth in spring and ensure the best pastures . Specifically, the gestation period in deer lasts about 235 days and gives birth to a single fawn.
That is why, with the drop in temperatures and the coming days marked by some precipitation, it is beginning to be a good time to plan a getaway to the Sierra Morena de Sevilla.
The bellowing, what does this welcome to autumn consist of?
The bellowing or bellowing of the deer resounds in the mountains and the rocks, cliffs and gall oaks carry the echo of this guttural sound.
Depending on the location where we are, we will sense a distant hoarse whistle or a thunderous whine.
Be that as it may, ensuring a memorable experience involves choosing a secluded space, good binoculars just in case, and low expectations.
There are different strategic points to observe and listen to the rut, which usually lasts between two and four weeks.
Villages in Sierra Morena to listen to the rutting season
The twilight of September is the best time to venture stealthily into the depths of the sierra and try your luck.
The Natural Park of the Sierra Morena of Seville, for example, is a place that treasures authentic wonders of nature and is located very close to the capital.
It is an attractive area in which, in addition, practically all its municipalities have deer populations.
- Alanís
- Almaden de la Plata
- Cazalla de la Sierra
- Constantina
- Guadalcanal
- Las Navas de la Concepción
- Hornachuelos
- El Pedroso
- La Puebla de los Infantes
- El Real de la Jara
- San Nicolás del Puerto