What I see in my backyard...

[stranding]

Thanks, Stranding!! I was very fortunate to be able to catch this on video!! Love watching the deer come thru and sometimes when we are lucky we see a fawn just having a great time!!

One morning, we saw 2 large bucks sparring each other right in our backyard! That was incredible, the noise of their antlers hitting each other was what woke us up! Just a sight to see!

Am going to post some pics later on for more backyard activity!!

Looking forward to more pics!!

Bucks actually fighting in your backyard too... Amazing!!

In places here where there are herds of deer living close to people, like in Richmond Park in West London, they warn that the bucks can get very dangerous at the times of the year when they put on their "macho coats". Just like boys, then but stay indoors....

 

[scifan57]

Just looked out my back window and it looks like there is a convention of birds out on the lawn! With the lack of rain, this well needed rainfall last night, has made the birds happy as well!

Maybe the rain brought the earthworms to the surface and the birds were having a feast?

 

[skimonkey]

Looking forward to more pics!!

Bucks actually fighting in your backyard too... Amazing!!

In places here where there are herds of deer living close to people, like in Richmond Park in West London, they warn that the bucks can get very dangerous at the times of the year when they put on their "macho coats". Just like boys, then but stay indoors....

Just picked a brand new camera and waiting for it to charge right up. I agree, Stranding, the bucks can definitely charge if threatened. Fortunately, whenever we see them we are indoors!

Maybe the rain brought the earthworms to the surface and the birds were having a feast?

That makes perfect sense, Sci...didn't even think that...so early in the morning!

 

[stranding]

Just picked a brand new camera and waiting for it to charge right up. I agree, Stranding, the bucks can definitely charge if threatened. Fortunately, whenever we see them we are indoors!

That makes perfect sense, Sci...didn't even think that...so early in the morning!

A brand new camera sounds verrrry interesting! Hope it finishes charging before the fawn comes back

 

[skimonkey]

This morning I had a visitor again. Bambi came strolling in at around 12:30 and decided to nestle down in our pines. I am worried that the Mother deer did not come by, but hopeful she's still around. Here are a few pics taken from my new Cannon--Please forgive if the pics are not balanced, still trying to learn. Picked it up today!





Bambi standing proud!













...and finally situated. Bambi stayed here until 4:00, than took off because of our lawn guys. Bummer...such timing!

Hope you liked the pics...more to come, shortly!

 

[Gabriel1]

Great pics and what a beautiful animal!

The Archangel

 

[Kaykaykay]

Thanks for all the great photos, everyone. I'm not outdoors-minded, so I appreciate "being" outdoors vicariously through you.

 

[Czevski]

Love the deer photos. I've seen deer in my yard about 3 times over 36 years here. But we do have birds, squirrels, and rabbits. Thank goodness no raccoons or skunks. Here's a photo of juvenile bluebirds. I had to ask my bird club to identify them.

 

[leelai]

This morning I had a visitor again. Bambi came strolling in at around 12:30 and decided to nestle down in our pines. I am worried that the Mother deer did not come by, but hopeful she's still around. Here are a few pics taken from my new Cannon--Please forgive if the pics are not balanced, still trying to learn. Picked it up today!

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Bambi standing proud!

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...and finally situated. Bambi stayed here until 4:00, than took off because of our lawn guys. Bummer...such timing!

Hope you liked the pics...more to come, shortly!

Oh he is so cute....would love to have them come visiting. Hope mum is nearby just resting too.

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[skimonkey]

Thanks guys...Bambi returned later in the evening yesterday, without mom in sight. Today, I have kept my eye out and haven't seen him. Hopefully he was able to reconnect back with his mom!

KayKayKay...this could be your virtual backyard, with the bluebirds, kangaroos, bears, owls and deer photos! All great pics!!

 

[skimonkey]

When Bambi came back yesterday, I had an opportunity to take some more pics.













No showing of Bambi today. Hope to see both back soon!

 

[scifan57]

When Bambi came back yesterday, I had an opportunity to take some more pics.

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No showing of Bambi today. Hope to see both back soon!

How old are they when they lose the spots?

 

[Czevski]

The first Flicker I've seen in my backyard.

 

[skimonkey]

How old are they when they lose the spots?

From what I gather, fawns are ususally born in the spring and as late as June. From what I understand they lose their spots by the Fall. So they only have their spots for ~3 months or so.

 

[skimonkey]

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The first Flicker I've seen in my backyard.

Love the markings on that Flicker. Looks like part of the woodpecker family.