A pair of jackdaws grooming a red deer by Lawrence Chatton

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A stag and his feathered ‘grooms’-men! A pair of jackdaws are seen grooming the fur of a red deer stag in a display of symbiosis at its finest. The animals were photographed in Richmond Park, London. <br /> <br /> Lawrence Chatton said, “These animals share a special symbiotic bond. The jackdaws feed on parasites like mites, ticks, and fleas, benefiting from a consistent food source while helping the deer stay healthier.”<br /> <br /> “Additionally, during moulting season, jackdaws collect the deer’s loose fur for their nests, further strengthening this mutually beneficial bond.”<br /> <br /> Please byline: Lawrence Chatton/Solent News<br /> <br /> © Lawrence Chatton/Solent News & Photo Agency<br /> UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
A stag and his feathered ‘grooms’-men! A pair of jackdaws are seen grooming the fur of a red deer stag in a display of symbiosis at its finest. The animals were photographed in Richmond Park, London.

Lawrence Chatton said, “These animals share a special symbiotic bond. The jackdaws feed on parasites like mites, ticks, and fleas, benefiting from a consistent food source while helping the deer stay healthier.”

“Additionally, during...
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