This herd of 30 deer roamed the streets at night as residents slept , completely unaware the animals had decided their gardens would make a nice , light snack . The herd of fallow deer live in a wooded area near the houses in Essex and at around 11pm , when the roads were deserted , they crept out of their home to eat the grass . Around 30 deer appeared and wandered through the streets until 4am , before returning to the woods . The herd of deer live in a wooded area near the houses in Essex and at around 11pm they crept out to eat the grass . Around 30 deer appeared and wandered through the streets until 4am , before returning to the woods . Amateur photographer Mark Bridger captured the deer on camera as they explored the streets and people 's gardens . Photographer Mark Bridger captured the deer on camera as they explored around the houses and people 's gardens . The 46 year old , who works as a graphic designer , said : ' I love to take photos of deer , and to see them in an urban environment was strange but satisfying when you got the shot . 'The deer were very , very skittish and they are aware that they only have one or two escape routes if they need to run . 'The slightest noise and they are off and for such a large animal they can disappear into the shadows in seconds . ' Unfortunately for the unsuspecting home owners , it was their immaculately kept gardens which lead to the deer wanting to eat their grass and plants . Mr Bridger , from West Malling , Kent , said : 'There is a lack of natural woodland areas left for the deer , and for the number of fallow deer that are wild in the UK now . The 46 year old , who works as a graphic designer , said to see them in an urban environment was strange but satisfying . Unfortunately for the unsuspecting home owners , it was their immaculate gardens which led to the deer to the area . Looking for new , safe places to eat the deer were drawn to the suburban area after dark , while residents were asleep . 'The grass and plants in the gardens were well looked after so the deer go where the food is , and it just so happens it is around normal houses . ' Mr Bridger added that patience and staying silent were key when photographing this big herd of deer in Essex . He said : 'You have to be ultra quiet to do this type of photography , they are wild animals in an urban environment as so they are very nervous and disappear at the slightest hint of people . 'When we saw the group we parked up around the corner and got out of the car , then crept as quietly as we could to get into a position where you hope the deer will walk into . 'This is probably the hardest photography I 've done . ' Mr. Bridger said he had to have as much patience with the animals as possible because they were nervous of their new surroundings . Carefully in position and hoping the deer would come near , the amateur photographer took these shots , the best he 's ever done .
The herd of deer crept from their home in the woods to walk the deserted streets in search of a late night snack . They entered the Essex suburb completely alone , with the exception of amateur photographer Mark Bridger . Mr Bridger waited quietly so that they were not scared and when the animals came closer took these pictures .