Deer Visitors

Seeing deer in our yard is pretty much a daily occurrence throughout the year. Sometimes it’s just a few, and sometimes it’s a herd of eleven or so.

We enjoy observing these lanky, nimble creatures. They don’t let us get too close, and our dogs have certainly learned not to chase them (they will get their little butts whooped if they do). They are very protective of their young, as most mommas are.

Each spring we have the privilege of seeing new fawns. Often there are twins. We are patiently waiting for this year’s fawns to arrive. Like newborn lambs, the newborn fawns run around and bounce like crazy. Imagine if our babies were born at the toddler stage!

For now though, here’s a picture of three adults grazing their way across our backyard (or their yard, depending on how one looks at it).