May 07 2008

Deer Pics

Published by Denny at 11:33 am under West Virginia Wildlife

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.

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6 Responses to “Deer Pics”

  1. # roaninkyon 07 May 2008 at 2:08 pm

    they are beautiful. we have a “family” of does and juveniles that hang out near where we live, and it seems like they’re family in a way. seeing the same deer, day in and day out just seems really different from driving by them in a place like Cades Cove or some random nature-experience…

    i enjoy your posts, wvbackwoods. You have thoughtful and eloquent things to say. thank you for posting.

  2. # Dennyon 07 May 2008 at 6:03 pm

    I’m with you. These deer definitely feel like family. They have been here for as long as I have. I think it is definitely a different experience because you get to know the herd by sight, watch the fawns grow up, things like that.

    Thanks for the kind words. :)

  3. # Kristine Shreveon 08 May 2008 at 9:17 am

    Those shetland ponies are dangerous! The deer should be on the alert.

    Great pictures and a funny story. The pony was probably as mystified by the deer as the deer were by the pony.

  4. # Dennyon 08 May 2008 at 10:42 am

    lol - yeah I would say the pony was probably a little curious as well. I just keep picturing that pony charging through the tall grass only now he is foaming at the mouth with eyes as big as saucers. An insane Shetland pony.

  5. # bluemountainmamaon 08 May 2008 at 11:36 am

    first let me say that you have a gorgeous setting there. is that a river nearby, behind the house?

    and i feel the same about the deer. we watch them in the field across the road from us. there is something inherently peaceful about deer grazing in a field.

  6. # Dennyon 08 May 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Blue there is a creek back there and also route 99 runs through the photo. It is on the back side of the house as well but you can’t really see it.