Returning to the photographs of the deer that come to our property.
Feeding the deer has been featured before on Learning from Dogs but I just wanted to devote today and next Sunday to nothing more sophisticated than photographs; all of them taken here at home.
Photograph taken mid-January, 2014
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A deer reaches down to feed; the tray is about three feet in front of Jean and me. (October, 2014)
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Jean reaches forward and gently draws the tray closer to us. The deer continues to feed. (October, 2014)
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Then, unbelievably, the wild deer continues feeding as Jean fondles the deer’s head and neck. (October, 2014)
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The trust between the deer and Jean then enabled the deer to feed from Jean’s hand. (October, 2014)
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Then there was a rustle in the leaves some twenty feet away and we saw the fawn watching her mother feeding on the cob. Jean and I backed away, just by a few feet, and the fawn came right up to her mother. (October, 2014)
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The culmination of the most magical of experiences: mother deer and her fawn eating together some three feet in front of us. (October, 2014)
8 thoughts on “Picture Parade One Hundred and Fifty-Eight”
These are such sweet pictures. I am sure getting that close to the deer is an astonishing experience. I know it would be for me. You are fortunate to live in a wonderful area for wildlife.
Thank you, and you are correct about the experience. Coming close to the deer as happens on a daily basis, usually around 6am, sets me up for the day! 🙂
Absolutely! Seeing a deer or two really close to me is as therapeutic as giving one of our dogs a deep hug. Delighted to have your kind words – thank you.
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These are such sweet pictures. I am sure getting that close to the deer is an astonishing experience. I know it would be for me. You are fortunate to live in a wonderful area for wildlife.
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Thank you, and you are correct about the experience. Coming close to the deer as happens on a daily basis, usually around 6am, sets me up for the day! 🙂
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What a lovely way to start the day!
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Absolutely! Seeing a deer or two really close to me is as therapeutic as giving one of our dogs a deep hug. Delighted to have your kind words – thank you.
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Such a Joy to see these photo’s Paul.. Showing how with LOVE we can despite All of our Differences TRUST each other.. ❤
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Yes, proof that the saying “Love conquers all” is the ultimate truth. Thank you, Sue.
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🙂 ❤ indeed
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