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Odocoileus virginianus
This cute little one was taking a break near our mailbox. It didn't move when we approached it, so we went over to see if it was hurt. It let us sit there right next to it for a few minutes. Luckily, it was just fine...just a little tired! After a bit, it got to its feet and bounded off into the woods, where momma was waiting.
Edge of deciduous forest
Spotted on Jun 5, 2014
Submitted on Apr 20, 2017
2 Comments
Ah, so they're just like bunnies! We figured it was alright, but it was a pretty special encounter for sure. :) We've been finding even more fawns lying in the tall grass in our yard this year...we actually have to be really careful when mowing the lawn because they don't always move out of the way! Thanks for the info!
A gorgeous photo!
I hope the following link will help explain what you witnessed perhaps:
http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-...
Click on the (+) White Tailed Deer and it explains.
Thanks for sharing this precious spotting. :) You're not far from me in Ohio.