Deer seen rock-rocking on NYC’s Rockaway Beach in middle of mating season

A white-tailed buck was filmed galloping along Rockaway Beach in New York City last week, an unusual sight that drew amused comments from viewers. The appearance coincided with deer mating season, which peaks in mid-November.

White-tailed deer are mostly seen in the city’s greener areas, including the Bronx and Staten Island, but can swim long distances and are also spotted on nearby barrier islands. Officials advise people to give deer space and not feed them. The article says deer are involved in up to 70,000 motor vehicle collisions annually in New York, nearly half during mating season.