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0:00:22 > 0:00:24I'm on the lookout....
0:00:24 > 0:00:28for the largest land mammal in the UK -
0:00:28 > 0:00:29the red deer -
0:00:29 > 0:00:31and it's around here somewhere.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36I'm on the Eastern Moors in the Peak District.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38And I've also been told there's a competition,
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- and I love a competition.- Hi, Lindsey.- Hi, you must be Danny.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- Shall I show you where to find the deer?- Absolutely. Sounds good.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- And we can lose the hat as well, it's not necessary.- Sure, yeah.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51OK. Always follow the expert.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57'Danny looks after these moors and knows all about red deer.'
0:00:57 > 0:01:00So, Danny, what are we doing today? Why are we here?
0:01:00 > 0:01:02We're here... We're up on Big Moor in the Peak District and we're
0:01:02 > 0:01:04here looking to spot red deer.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07Speaking of spotting them, I can definitely hear them.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09- They're so noisy, aren't they?- They are.
0:01:09 > 0:01:10At this time of year,
0:01:10 > 0:01:13the red deer come together and the stronger stags...
0:01:13 > 0:01:15It's quite a spectacular event,
0:01:15 > 0:01:18the stags lock antlers and they're battling for supremacy to
0:01:18 > 0:01:21be able to mate with the hinds that are out there.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25Oh, so it's a bit of a deer-off, it's like a competition, isn't it?
0:01:25 > 0:01:30The noise you can hear is also how they show how deep their voice is
0:01:30 > 0:01:33and therefore how formidable they might be.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37'The way the red deer call out is known as bolving
0:01:37 > 0:01:40'and it's most common at this time of year.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43'So common, in fact, people round here have a competition
0:01:43 > 0:01:45'to celebrate.'
0:01:45 > 0:01:46For the past three years,
0:01:46 > 0:01:49people have gathered right here on the Eastern Moors for the annual
0:01:49 > 0:01:54Red Deer Bolving Championships, to see if they can roar like deer.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59I'm being serious, this is a real competition.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00'Now, I'm going to be getting involved,
0:02:00 > 0:02:04'obvs, and if I'm going to do this, well, I'm doing it properly.'
0:02:06 > 0:02:08Right, where is the competition?
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Lindsey, I think you've got the wrong end of the stick.- Oh, really?
0:02:12 > 0:02:14That's very awkward.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19'So, after a quick change,
0:02:19 > 0:02:22'the competitors head over the moors towards the deer.'
0:02:22 > 0:02:24Keep climbing.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28'If I'm going to stand any chance at all, I'm going to need some advice.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32'Luckily, last year's champion, Flora, is on hand to help.'
0:02:32 > 0:02:35So, what can you tell me, what are your top tips for me today?
0:02:35 > 0:02:40To be really, really loud and to be really confident.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- Mm-hm.- And don't be embarrassed.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Yeah, because I do feel a bit silly doing it,
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- but have you got to just go for it? - Yeah.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48OK. Good luck. Let's do this.
0:02:48 > 0:02:49Let's bring that medal home.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54'Competitors are marked by a team of judges and get points for
0:02:54 > 0:02:56'style and how real they sound.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59'What really impresses the judges, though,
0:02:59 > 0:03:01'is being able to get a deer to answer back.'
0:03:01 > 0:03:03DEER BELLOWS
0:03:03 > 0:03:08'So, let's get ready to, er, bolving!
0:03:08 > 0:03:11'Oh, it doesn't really work, does it? Just start.'
0:03:11 > 0:03:13HE ROARS
0:03:16 > 0:03:19'Wow. I did not see that coming.'
0:03:21 > 0:03:23HE ROARS
0:03:25 > 0:03:29'Competition is fierce and some people are really going for it.'
0:03:29 > 0:03:31THEY BELLOW
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Do I have to compete, Flora?- Yeah. - OK.- If you signed up.
0:03:36 > 0:03:37I did sign up, yeah.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39It's my own fault, really, isn't it?
0:03:39 > 0:03:42SHE BELLOWS
0:03:42 > 0:03:44'And before long, it's my turn.'
0:03:44 > 0:03:45OK.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48Time to step up.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50SHE ROARS
0:03:50 > 0:03:52'Not bad. But then...'
0:03:52 > 0:03:53DEER BELLOWS
0:03:53 > 0:03:54'Amazing.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58'My first attempt and I got a deer to call back. Time for another go.'
0:03:58 > 0:04:01SHE ROARS
0:04:01 > 0:04:04'I even surprised myself with how good I am.'
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Is that all right?
0:04:06 > 0:04:07OK, you can do it.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10'Time for Flora to show me how it's really done.'
0:04:10 > 0:04:12SHE ROARS
0:04:12 > 0:04:16High five. That was good!
0:04:16 > 0:04:18I learnt from the best.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20'As the competition goes into the night,
0:04:20 > 0:04:22'the judges have a lot to think about.'
0:04:22 > 0:04:24HE GROWLS
0:04:26 > 0:04:28'Flora's sister, Poppy, has a go, too.'
0:04:28 > 0:04:30SHE ROARS
0:04:30 > 0:04:32'And she's pretty good.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38'It's time for us to head back to get those all-important results.'
0:04:39 > 0:04:42OK, this is it, the judges are just coming out.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44They've got the results.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46Nerves are kicking in.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48'Over to head judge Roger.'
0:04:48 > 0:04:53The overall winner, unanimously decided by all three of us,
0:04:53 > 0:04:57was number 74, Andy.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59CHEERING
0:04:59 > 0:05:02'Turns out the judges didn't think I was very good at bolving.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04'Can't win everything, I guess.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07'But Poppy was so good that she's taken the medal from her sister
0:05:07 > 0:05:09'this year, keeping it in the family.'
0:05:11 > 0:05:14Do you know what? This has genuinely been one of the weirdest
0:05:14 > 0:05:17and most wonderful Blue Peter filming days ever.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20I've never laughed this hard. So, guys, I think one last time, ready?
0:05:22 > 0:05:24THEY ALL ROAR
0:05:25 > 0:05:27Not bad.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29DEER BELLOWS
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