This mama deer stepped up onto our deck and was resting on our patio rug. This is the first time something like that has happened. We didn’t want to frighten her and have her kick at the glass slider.
Thankfully she turned around and went on her way.
We were told that this is probably a doe with a nursing fawn and that is why her ribs are exposed. I didn’t research that so not sure if that’s true.
We’ve had bucks and does visit regularly during our heat and lack of rain. The bucks rest in the shade under the shed roof on the back of the garage. The doe rests under the variegated willow.
We’re happy to leave the water in the pool so the does and bucks can get their fill. A couple days ago we spotted two does drinking from the pool. That reminded me of these verses in Psalm 42.
Wednesday Hodgepodge is taking a week off and will be back next Wednesday.
This Doe and Fawn have been showing up on our son’s property each afternoon or evening. If you just go about your business and don’t make sudden moves they are content to graze with us in the distance.
If you look carefully through the chicken coop you can see them. The fawn is watching me and the doe is busy grazing. That black and white speckled cock a doodle doer is destined for the cook pot soon! In the meantime we are eating lots of eggs!
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 