Friday, September 9, 2011

Twin Fawns

The deer have been visiting for quite a few weeks now and when I glanced out the living room window a few days ago this is what I saw. I grabbed my camera and hoped I could quietly sneak out the front door. Luck was on my side and I quietly sat down in a rocker and watched this little beauty nibble away. I looked around wondering where Mama could be and noticed a pair of legs underneath the bushes by the nearby gazebo.

Soon a little twin joined his sibling. Though they have nothing to fear from me they don't yet understand that maybe they should be afraid so they were content to let me sit and watch them.

It wasn't long until Mama stepped out from underneath the overhanging bushes to see where her babies had wandered to. Upon seeing me her ears perked up, she pawed her hoofs and let me take her picture before she started running slowly away her little ones scampering off behind her.
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18 comments:

  1. rapunzelSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Great captures. They are so sweet!

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 10, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    So sweet -- I see deer quite often out here, but have yet to see a fawn in its spotted state. I really want to!

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  3. SquirrelQueenSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    They are adorable, you got some great shots Carletta. I'm glad mama is making sure the little ones have a healthy fear of humans.

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  4. IngridSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    What a nice view you have ! they look so cute ! I only see cats and dogs here, nothing else !

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  5. helenaSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    so amazing to have these in your garden - your photos are so crisp and well composed

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  6. hannahSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Didn't know they pawed the ground, like horses. Almost like turning the key in the ignition :-)
    That second picture, where she looks straight at you, is amazing. Wonderful when enlarged. How close were you I wonder.

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  7. CarlettaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hannah, I was only about twenty feet away. I was sitting on my front porch and they were right in front of me.

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  8. DianneSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I love these photos, especially the expression on Mama's face

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Oh gosh - such exquisite creatures!

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  10. eileeninmdSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love seeing deers, they are so cute. Wonderful critter photos, Carletta.

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  11. DebbieSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful world outside your door Carletta! Adorable babies :)

    I'm thinking your "nature" is a magnet. Hugs!!

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  12. CherylSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love deer but watch out for mama!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I think deer are such beautiful creatures. The twins are adorable.

    http://butterybooks.com/blog/camera-critters-homer-the-office-cat/

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  14. Yogi♪♪♪September 11, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Great pics. Deer are so beautiful and their mothers so attentive.

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  15. kayerjSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    it has been fun viewing these pictures of the fawns from time to time. I wonder how long until they lose their spots?

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  16. RoseSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I thnk that deer just have the sweetest faces!

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  17. Connie SmileySeptember 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    What a neat experience. Thanks for sharing your wonderful shots with us.

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  18. StephanyOctober 23, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    They're adorable! I'm so jealous that you can sneak out to your porch to watch. My dogs make so much noise when they see a squirrel, it sounds like I'm running a kennel. I couldn't sneak up on a deaf squirrel...

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