June 25th, 2007
Morganator woke me up this morning to tell me (very excitedly) that there was a deer in the backyard. We’d seen deer a few weeks ago but I’d not seen them since. I managed to slap on some clothes and follow him downstairs though I’d guessed the deer would be gone by then.
Nope - bedded down in the long grass near one of the toddle play pieces is a young buck with velvet antlers. He’s watching us and I’m watching him out the sliding door. I stepped away for a moment to get my camera and when I got back, he was standing. Very unconcerned deer. I cracked the door open, prevented Mama Raccoon from coming in and managed to get a picture of him.
Then another picture as he was stretching and scratching.
Then it was time to take Morganator to daycare. I figured the commotion would send the deer off somewhere.
This afternoon I took a peek out the door to find that now we had not one but THREE deer visiting. I picked up the camera again and took some more pictures.
Here’s a pair that are grazing
Here’s the BIG deer lounging in the grass off to the side
One of the young ones seeks reassurance after I came a bit closer.
And now they’ve had enough and retreated down the meadow to where I couldn’t see them too easily.
I had hoped to see more of them later but our neighbor’s dogs decided to invade the backyard so I doubt they stayed to be tormented.
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oooooooh–so pretty :)
DC :)
by Dakota Cassidy June 25th, 2007 at 10:48 pmOh Maura, sooo pretty–love the pictures. Wish I was out there right now. :)
Yazza (feeling the need for a little quiet time)
by Yasmine Galenorn June 25th, 2007 at 11:32 pmHow wonderful for Morgan and you!
by Bonita June 26th, 2007 at 12:31 amVery cool! I see deer around here when I’m on the edge of town but can’t get pics of them.
by Julie June 26th, 2007 at 12:43 amawesome pictures !!!
by Terri June 26th, 2007 at 3:28 amWOW! Fabulous pictures Maura :)
by Erin the Innocent June 28th, 2007 at 1:16 pm