While we live out in the sticks we rarely see deer. In the 8 years I’ve been here I’ve only seen them near our place one other time.
A couple of days ago we saw one out by the Horses near the burn pile. We watched it for a while until it finally meandered into the woods.
This morning it was back.
It certainly wasn’t very big.
Claudine wondered how close she could get. So with camera in hand she set out towards it. Using her Monty Roberts “Horse Whisperer” techniques, she slowly approached and retreated. It didn’t take long and the little deer was watching her and curious. It was clear she wasn’t a threat and it eventually walked up to her. It was alone, and probably looking for someone to hang with.
Eventually she got to pet it (more like rub up against it).
There are more photos in the Deer Gallery. It was one of those once in a lifetime things.
We kind of hope it sticks around, at least until the garden is planted, then it’s game on if it starts eating the garden.