Bambi and a Half

A month ago I reported seeing a new fawn not many days old at first sighting.

July 4th , I was able to catch two little deer sauntering around with their mom in and around the front yard.

They had been enjoying a nibble at the honeysuckle shrub when I first decided to try to get their picture. Wouldn't you know it...I didn't move fast enough and my camera didn't want to take pictures when it was finally in position. You got it ! The first attempt at photographer was not a success. Patience my dear woman, P-A-T-I-E-N-C-E ....

It wan't very long of a wait for them to begin grazing on the grass in the front yard after making a full circle through the pasture, into the timber, and then to the front yard.

Certainly, they have found their way around. Loving the corn that is now tasseling and silking out. My the damage they can do. Lots of nitrogen though. Just what they are looking for in these summer months to feed babies , as well as bulk up for the fall and winter seasons.

No new squirrel babies to report yet.

Raccoon babies were seen one twilight trailing behind their mother. What a crew. No wonder ground dwelling birds sometimes have a hard time getting established since the eggs become food if not well hidden.

Goodness how this year is passing so quickly. Won't be to long until we start looking for the hunting licenses to try our hand once more at putting food into the freezer.

Until next month enjoy this weather. Get out the fishing pole, go on a picnic, sit in the shade, or on the front porch and watch the sunset. ; ) Take some time to watch nature going on around you. Have Fun !

Bambi Alert ...

The wonder of motherhood has hit the timber. It has been a time filled with expectation. There was a pregnant doe staying close to my yard; feeding and bedding down. Continuing to watch for signs of life on the outside my observation was met with a confirmation last week when I was mowing an extended section of my front yard. The doe had been sticking close - watching where I went. I became suspicious so I "watched where I went". The little darling came bounding out of the tall grass when it felt panicked. Distress was seen on its expression. I couldn't hear it because of the noise of the brush mower but could read its reactions. Watching the doe at the same time it was clear she was calling to her baby as well. A short time passed before the baby decided to go in the direction of safety. ; ) Since then I have seen them traipsing through the growing corn more than once. Mother by herself and occasionally baby in tow - trying to nurse on the run. Other births of note - the ground hog has produced two new babies again this year. The bunny families have young almost a month old with more on the way...Mother squirrels with large paunches will be in labor soon, they haven't made nests yet. They still have hair on their tails. Heard some turkeys last night . Have been wondering how many new babies have hatched this year. A neighbor had a nest by his pond but the mother didn't return when the farmer came to cultivate the field a month or so ago - lost 13 eggs in that clutch. The coyotes have been actively calling to the kids to round them up in the evenings. What a clamourous event! Have you seen "New Life"? What an awesome time of year! So, is the perpetuation of the generations that continue to populate the Timber I call home...