Country diary: Size isn't everything in the antler contest | Sara Hudston

Exford, Somerset: A striking display of red deer horns - all shed naturally - shows how intricate they are up closeIt seemed like the usual country show - until men began to appear carrying red deer antlers. They had a proud, slightly secretive air as if they were about to engage in some special rite.I noticed the first one at lunchtime, holding a full set, each branching horn nearly as long as his legs. Over the next half hour, others materialised, all heading in the same direction. Continue reading...