Spotted a pure white deer around black water creek

by Mike

Hello everyone, my wife and Hi, while out walking, came across a pure white deer in the Forest, at Blackwater Creek, least I think thats what its called there.

Is this a normal sight, or is it guite a rare one? It just stepped out and walked across the pathway.

It was quite a big deer, and it was a magical moment.
New Forest deer at Bolderwood


What a great experience! there are white deer within the New Forest UK National Park. They are usually Fallow deer which can range from nearly black to pure white. Check out my blog page - you will see a picture I took at Bolderwood which shows the variation. All the best and hope you continue to enjoy visits to the New Forest - Christina - newforest-life.com

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Sep 17, 2024
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by: Nicolas McCartney

Saw white stag in the field opposite St Nicholas church yesterday.
Jul 27, 2024
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by: Julia

What a wonderful sight ! White deer .....never seen one before. It felt special !


Hi Julia
Yes, they are very different to see aren't they? Their numbers seem to be increasing and I'm not sure if that's good or bad as they do stand out in the crowd and aren't as well camouflaged either.
Christina
Mar 05, 2024
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by: Anonymous

We were also ist Blackwater today (05/03) and saw white deer in the distance with a small herd of young deer (10-12)

Congratulations spotting white deer yesterday. They are an amazing sight aren't they?
Dec 29, 2023
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by: Richard

Driving back from Lymington at 09:00 I was very privileged to see a beautiful white dear.
The lack of leaves on the tree made it very visible, this just west of Brockenhurst, nature at its best…

Yes, when we see the beauty of nature it gives us a special buzz doesn't it? So pleased for you.
Mar 31, 2023
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by: Wighteye

I took some footage of the white stag a little while back. I just uploaded a new Youtube Short video featuring him after seeing this page. He features in a few other of my videos there, too. Enjoy :)

https://youtu.be/nas-DOL9w5k

Well done! The video is a great capture - thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Christina
Feb 26, 2023
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by: Anonymous

Whilst walking slightly north of the Wilverley Inclosure this morning we spotted a white stag along with another smaller brown stag. So beautiful to see and so blessed to live close to this wonderful place x

Totally agree - but I'm glad I'm not a pale one as they do stand out amongst the herd. Luckily, no natural predators around these days:-)
Jan 24, 2023
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by: Janet

I spotted the white stag nibbling in the verge last night. Beautiful to behold

They certainly stand out don't they and a very special moment.
Christina
Jan 12, 2023
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by: Anonymous

Just been very fortunate to see the white stag in sway early this morning … what a beautiful and stunning creature

Always a beautiful sight to see. I do worry that they do stand out from the rest of the herd which can help if a herd is crossing a road.
Dec 31, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		White deer spotted brockenhurst 30/12/22
by: Anonymous

Spotted just outside brock
Sep 18, 2022
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by: Anonymous

White deer spotted Brockenhurst 17/09/22
Sep 09, 2022
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by: Dave Staples

A sole white deer seen near the waterworks today, near the Beaulieu River. I was walking a dog, which had disturbed the deer, and as I passed through the trees, I could see it about 10 yards away, along the treeline. I was close enough to make out the texture of the coat.

That's a great experience Dave. Thanks for sharing. Christina
Jul 19, 2022
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by: Andy Percy

I have just seen a white deer while in the forest near Brockenhurst, I've encountered the largest herds I can recall and a White Deer was a first.

Hope it means there doing well.
Feb 25, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Saw white deer today burley with stag and two fawns incredible and beautiful
Nov 08, 2021
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by: Diana

Today , November 8. Just saw one up towards Burley golf course . Beautiful. On its own .

It's a great experience to see them isn't it? Glad you enjoyed it.
Jun 30, 2021
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by: Howard

I have just taken a video on my phone of a single white deer within a herd of approximately 15.
Never seen one before and feel quite privileged to have seen it. A beautiful sight.

Well done Howard. They are stunning aren't they? Kind regards Christina
May 20, 2021
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by: Emma

Photographed a young white fallow deer last week, Blackwater area with large herd
May 18, 2021
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by: Emmz

Saw a white fallow deer yesterday at Eye worth pond/Fritham way. With a massive herd. Amazing. Too far forcamera sadly
Feb 05, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Just spotted 3 white deer amongst a herd, also near Blackwater reserve. Sadly only have a dodgy phone camera so couldn't capture it.
Jan 04, 2021
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by: Darren Lowe

Hi I spotted and took a picture (mobile) so not great of a white male deer today 4/1/21. Can I send it to anyone who would benefit from my findings or is it common??

Hi
Thanks for letting us know you spotted a white fallow deer today. They do seem to be getting much more common to see and virtually every herd I see has at least one usually pure white or slightly paler deer in. I always feel so sorry for them as they stick out from a long distance away! (just to let you know I don't publish email or phone numbers on my website so I've deleted yours. If you want to contact me then please feel free to use the contact link on every page).
Dec 30, 2020
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by: Mrs Hunt

Spotted a beautiful white deer in the new forest today. Stood watching us for a few seconds then disappeared. Wish I could have taken a photo but happened too quickly.
Dec 18, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Just spotted a pure white deer when passing through on train spectacular site
Jul 17, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I have just spotted black deer adult and baby! On the edge of the New Forest!!
I have researched and heard they are rare!
Was shocked didn't realise black deer existed!!!!

Congratulations!
Did you take a photo? it would be lovely if we could all see it too? The New Forest deer, whether fallow or roe deer can really vary an awful lot - from pure white to black.
I hope you enjoyed your visit to this wonderful environment. The photo on my New Forest blog page shows some of the nearly white fallow deer.
Christina

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