Deer

We have had several female deer grace our home this summer, but today we saw two or three bucks. That was a real treat as we have not seen any bucks on the property all summer. 

The first buck was in the front yard, sitting in front of my petunias. I think I know what has been eating them now. He was minding his own business looking as if he owned the house, lock, stock and barrel. 

I walked into the house and thru the porch door i saw our little Bambi in the backyard. The Bambi ventured out without its momma --  this is the first time I've seen him alone.  

And, that's when I saw a huge surprise. The Bambi settled down next to another 8 point buck. 

Both the buck and the Bambi sat in silence as we ate our lunch on the screened in porch. We had a perfect view of them, but I don't think they could see us. After about 10 minutes, there was a rustle in the forest...both deer perked their ears in the direction of the sound. The Bambi fled without thinking twice. The old buck perked his head in the direction of the rustling sound and hunkered down in his burrow. Soon another buck, a little bit smaller, walked into view and sauntered toward the front of the house. I don't know if this was the buck that had been in the front of the house before, or another one. Still, we had a little but of excitement. 

We were both taken aback to see the fawn and the buck sitting next to each other. I've seen the fawn with the momma doe several times this past week...but never with a buck! 

Later

A doe arrives about an hour later. She noses her way into the back yard. Before I realize what's happening, the buck moves and gives the doe his spot. Such a gentleman!