Location, location, locate.

So having those days free, as previously explained, I also used my time to find the best possible spots for wildlife in the local forest. At around 8pm I would cycle around and try to find THE spot. Eventually I settled for a quiet corner in a field left unploughed. Clover and rich green grass bring in the deer and hares far more effectively than the crops, presumably as the wild greens are more nutritious.

So I spent a few nights sat waiting, glad I did too as the wildlife got quite close. 

7D, 500 f4, f5.0

7D, 700mm, f5.6