In the woods: my deer

by May 18, 2016Whitetail Deer

In the woods: my deer

There is something so wonderful about not living in a city; wildlife!  The deer are looking fantastic this spring since we had such a mild winter.  They are in the process of shedding but if all goes well, they will be big, fat and healthy once fall comes.

Yearling deer steps into the driveway
Doe eating grass on the edge of the driveway

1 Comment

  1. She looks great!

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