Here's a new visitor to Clay Swamp Acres. The neighbours say they have never seen deer out here before. Moose, bears, lynx, coyotes, muskrat, yes. But deer, no. Until now.
The White-tailed Deer came toward the yard in the shade, enjoying our salad bar. He was in excellent condition, with shiny brown coat, velvet antlers, and a delightful insouciance.
The official guard dog was sleeping just on the other side of the fence. I think the deer was sticking out its tongue at him.
He came a little closer
just to see if we'd left any birdseed out for him. We had.
At this point (15 minutes into the buck's visit) Scout woke up. Obviously chagrined at his failure to notice this invasion of his yard and nap time, the dog put on a great show of barking and hackle raising. The deer, appropriately terrified, reacted by raising its tail and twitching its ears.
After a couple minutes the barking became annoying so the deer ambled off to get some peace and quiet.
So long, friend. You are always welcome back.
By most of us.
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