May 07 2008
Deer Pics
These two deer were having a time in the field this morning. They are part of a pretty good size herd that stays close to the house. I woke up one morning and there were 11 of them bedded down within 50 feet of the back of my house. I’m glad they are comfortable here because I like having them around. A cup of coffee, a comfortable back porch, deer playing in the field… it just doesn’t get much better.
The next two photos I have added. When I first noticed the deer this morning they were kind of sneaking up on the tree on the right of the first photo. At the time I wasn’t sure what it was that had their curiosity piqued. Come to find out, there was a Shetland pony just on the other side of the fence. It was no wonder they were curious. I’m sure you don’t see many Shetland ponies in the life of a deer.
With myself knowing it was a Shetland pony the deer were curious of, that made this next photo just a little bit funny. The deer bringing up the rear was the most curious but neither one would get close enough to the pony to see what it was. So as they walked off - their curiosity unsatisfied, the second deer was listening to make sure whatever it was, it wasn’t going to sneak up behind them. I could just picture that little pony come charging through the tall grass after those deer. If that ever happens, I sure hope I have my camera.
The pony was no longer out by the time I thought to get a picture of it, but I’ll get one soon.
