Little Red Brocket Deer

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 4, 2016116 views6 comments

Hi everyone, last month I was leading tours in Ecuador and the Galapagos so I didn't have much time or fast net access for posting and commenting. We are back home now. I was happy to get my first good image of this species (Little Red Brocket Deer) at Guango Lodge in Ecuador as this deer strolled past during the day, we all took a break from the hummingbird flash photography to photograph this beautiful animal. I had seen them before but never in decent light. This species lives only in the Andes of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador and is considered vulnerable by the ICUN.
Canon 5D3, Sigma 150-600 contemporary at 546mm 1/200 F8, iso 800, handheld

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6 comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 5, 2016 at 2:42 AM

Nate,
It goes without saying that this is a first for me, and what a splendid little creature it is, looks similar to our African duikers.
Thanks for sharing devil

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 5, 2016 at 8:40 AM

Hello Nate...Welcome back ! I am sure another amazing trip in Ecuador? Really looking forward to seeing more soon!!

My first look at this guy... sweet.... seems quite small, and very nicely coloured...Sharply focused with excellent detail...nice catchlights in both eyes...love those expressive ears, with lighter colouring inside them!

Thanks for sharing!:)

Bill
www.billbickle.com

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Comment posted by John Tobias on February 5, 2016 at 11:49 PM

A first for me also. I like the position you caught this little one in. Good color and detail in the body and face. Also like the green BG. Gives an idea of the size of this little deer. My info on this brocket deer also list northern Peru as part of its range. Not sure how old my info is. Thanks for sharing. Neat photo neat deer.

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Comment posted by John Launstein on February 6, 2016 at 12:30 AM

So cool, Nate! I've seen pictures of this species before only because my kids show me about every cute animal on the planet enlightened

but this is a great shot of a fine-looking deer! Such cool colouring and I like the pose and setting you captured as well.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 6, 2016 at 8:59 AM

Thanks for your comments. John Tobias you are correct, Northern Peru as well.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on February 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM

Hey Nate,

The thumbnail doesn't do justice to this one! Love the dark eyes and the very reddish coat. The pose captured makes this one look "timid" (or vulnerable) and the head turn is great.

Thanks for sharing this...have to say it's the first shot I've seen of one of these.

Cheers...

Brad

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