English: Roe deer on arable farmland between Gislingham and Mellis Roe deer are very common in North Suffolk and can often be seen in open fields. Sometimes in winter large numbers can be seen together although usually they are in much smaller groups than this. When the crops are high only their heads are visible and they can easily go unnoticed. It is difficult to get close enough to the deer to get a good photograph. I prefer to watch them from a distance -if you try to get too near they can panic and dash across roads, putting themselves and motorists at risk.