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Odocoileus virginianus
This magnificent buck is the biggest guy in our neighborhood; the young does run when they see him and the older does are not too enthusiastic about him either. His musk smell is very strong so everyone knows when he is coming. When he came into the yard to eat some bird seed spread on the ground for the ground-feeding birds, two other deer were not happy - a mature doe and a first-year button buck, who is a dwarf. So I went out to tell him to leave the yard and he went next door, leaving the other two feeling more relaxed and they engaged in mutual grooming. Big guy came back later.
My yard
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Thanks for looking that up, Machi!
I looked it up and its not that uncommon. A quick search pulled up several results of piebald deer with just white spots near the feet, some even with affected hooves.
That had not occurred to me, Machi. There is a group of 4 other deer - does and a couple button bucks - who also have those white feet. So he was likely the sire.
After coming across this again I got very curious about those feet... I think it is piebald actually.
Thanks for your comments - I do feel privileged to be able to see animals like him in my yard!
Lucky you, to have such magnificent animals in your yard.
Wow! Impressive antlers. I have never seen one with the white feet like that either!
Awesome pic Maria! I wander what he is yelling back at you?