Camera Critters: Whitetail Deer Doe

The gate is open. That must mean it's okay to come on in.

What do you mean "What am I doing here?" I thought you invited me.


(Photos by Jo.)

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Camera Critters: Whitetail Deer Doe

Buck in the Garden

Buck deer in our garden.

(Photo:  Marvin Smith on 12/01/09)

More deer than normal have visited our garden this fall and winter. Most are females. I've counted as many as nine does browsing in our garden area at the same time. Bucks are usually more shy and careful. They seldom emerge from the woods' edge and come into the open garden. This buck was more bold -- or foolish. Keeping deer out of the garden is something we try very hard to accomplish in spring and summer, but enjoy seeing them close to the house in late fall and winter.

What the buck really wants is a chance to sample our strawberry plants.

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Buck in the Garden

Fawn

                                                                                               (May 11, 2009 -- Jo)

When we returned from our last show, we discovered that a whitetail doe had stashed her fawn up near the house. Maybe we should stay home more -- or, at least, mow the grass/weeds. The wild animals are moving in.

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Fawn