The deer was almost immediately aware of my presence, and it watched intently as I stood behind some roses, focused my camera and shot photos of him/her through the fence.
Deer around here are very wary. As I stepped from my hiding place to get a clearer look, the deer turned and sprang away ... its white tail raised in alarm. He/she stopped at the fence by the back of our barn, and turned to look at me.
This deer was a big one! I see no sign of antlers, so I think it's a doe. Bucks should be starting to grow this year's set of antlers by now. (Antlers are deciduous. They are shed naturally in winter after breeding season and they regrow in the spring.)
I left the deer alone at this point, and I didn't follow it any farther. Last I saw it, it walked toward the woods at the back of the property and was gone.
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As I opened Blogger this morning, I saw that yesterday's post was #800! Hard to believe that I've had 800 different things to say over the past four-and-a-half years ... 801 things now.
Thank you to those of you who have stuck with me for so many years, and welcome to everyone who is just arriving. Sit and stay for a while. I promise you won't get bored.
