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Odocoileus virginianus
This buck is a year old and growing his first antlers. He is a real momma's boy and wants to hang out with his mother all the time but she has twin fawns and often chases him away. However, she obviously still cares for him and still sometimes lets him rest with her and grooms him, helping to reach those hard-to-get places. The last photo is a portrait of mother and son.
My backyard
Photos taken on 13 and 20 July 2012
Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 20, 2012
5 Comments
Thanks, Alice and horseloverprincess. This family is indeed pretty relaxed around me and they visit my yard often, which gives me a great chance to observe them, including the playful fawns and their daily interactions.
So great to see them up close
I have to echo "Precious" and they seem so relaxed around you!
Thanks, Jacob. I love this deer family and this buck is so endearing.
Precious!