Two new little cuties showed up here last week and have showed up every day for the last few. Mom has been tucking them in a little hideout near our shed, while she forages intensively in the surrounding area, throughout the day and into the evening. We feel super lucky that she trusts to leave them here. I wish I could tell the deer apart better, but I am thinking this may be the same doe that tucked her babies in that same spot last year. She would be very familiar with us from the past couple years, and we have always offered lots of space and respect.
Every now and then these little babies venture out of their hiding place to eat and cautiously explore. It is so fun to watch them! Wish I could replay some of their funny behaviors for you. One of them had the funniest interaction with a crow the other day. It’s so endearing to see new beings explore their new world.
This year it’s been a lot different than last, possibly due to the cougar that was hanging around the area recently. These babies are much more cautious than I remember the babies of last spring/summer being, and I’ve been surprised to see how much time they spend on their own. Since the last cougar sighting, we didn’t see a single doe for weeks, and started seeing bucks often – which had been a rarity for a while. One day we even saw a buck all scratched up with blood on it’s fur. Needless to say, we are super happy to see this mama and her little ones. It really feels like a sacred thing to be able to observe this.
Fantastic! You must feel very honoured to have them so close. Who need a television when you have nature! :-)
how amazing that you can witness that from your house, it’s really priceless !
I wanted to stop & wish you a wonderfully beautiful birthday, dear friend ! Sorry I didn’t send a card this year, June’s been so full, and I didn’t plan everything ahead of time :( I’m sorry. Sending you my warmest hugs & kisses on your special day ! oxoxox
PS : you too are a summer baby ;-) oxox
i’m reading a book now called “the hidden life of deer”. i think that’s the title. i’m too lazy to get up and check;). but i think you would like it. did you know the babies don’t have a smell? that allows the mom to go out and forage and leave them hidden…predators can’t catch their scent.
happy birthday, abby… hope your day is as sweet as these little fawns!
ohhhhhh! :D Two fawns! kisses!
Oh wow, lucky you! That’s amazing, they’re so cute.
Thank you Sonia and Jodi xo
Liane, I will check it out. It does sound like something I would like.
The feather banner on here is beautiful, by the way!
Thanks for your comments & suggestions!! Not sure if you got my replies. I looked into gout, which doesn’t sound like what I have, but I have been trying to eat healthier and will try to find the juice! xo.
So amazing and beautiful! Animals always seem to know who to trust.
We have fawns at home too, and it is SUCH a treat to see them. We think the momma coming around most often with her little one is the first fawn we ever saw on the property 3 years ago. We never get tired of our fawn sightings. = )