Sunday, August 31, 2025

Furry Munchers Galore

   After a short two to three week reprieve, we are again being visited by deer at least once daily.  I caught some pictures on August 28th, but have since stopped running to grab my camera when I spot them in the yard.  There are too many to keep up.   I didn't know whether to label this post with the tag 'wildlife' or 'pest'!  (Joking...)

   There have been the usual adult deer, but in the last few days, there has also been a mama deer visiting with her 2 little fawns (they still have their white spots).  While washing the dishes in the kitchen, I looked up and was startled to see a fawn, right there, looking back at me through the window!  What a sweet little soul.

   They are so beautiful and gentle.  Increasingly unfazed by people and vehicles, unfortunately.  They often stop and listen while I explain that, while I treasure their visits, the tomatoes, cabbage, and bean are off limits for eating.  Once I finish speaking, they smoothly and unironically resume their lunch.  At that point, I start slowly walking towards them, 'shooing' or clapping behind them as they reluctantly head back to the street.  Thankfully, for my sake and theirs, this is a quiet street with little traffic.

   The latest visitors (click on pictures to enlarge):

 


 


 



 


 


 

Yep, deer were here...

 


 

 


 

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