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Odocoileus virginianus
The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known as the Virginia deer or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized deer native to the United States (all but five of the states), Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as Peru. It has also been introduced to New Zealand and some countries in Europe, such as Finland, Czech Republic, and Serbia. In the Americas, it is the most widely distributed wild ungulate. I have noticed quite a size difference from the white tails we get here and those my parents get on their property in NC. The NC does are as big as, and some even bigger, than our full grown bucks.
Woods and forests. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-taile...
These are wild deer that frequent my property each morning and evening. The first photo is of a button buck I nicknamed Spike with his mom (Scarlet). I can tell scarlet from all the other does as she has a nasty scar on her hind leg, and she will remain outside when I come out so long as I don't try to approach her.
Spotted on Mar 27, 2011
Submitted on Feb 14, 2012
9 Comments
Thank you Cammie and Ava. woke up Easter morning to several in the yard, they felt so comfortable and safe the laid under my oaks for several hours.
Love the cleaning shot, how funny!!
Lovely series!
Thank you Karen, Melissa and Nopayahnah
Lovely series Mary! I love the first photo of Spike & Scarlet grooming!
These are so cute, Mary! Great photo's and information! Thanks for posting in Florida's Flora & Fauna!
Nice series, Mary. Deer visit my yard, too, and it's always a pleasure to see these beautiful animals!
@alicelongmartin yes ma'am, I feel truly blessed as my property supports many of the local wildlife species to include many different birds (including the wild turkey), raccoons, foxes, armadillos, opossums, and squirrels just to name a few). I love sitting all day in my front yard (when not at work) and just watch what all passes through - of course I do get many photos as well :)
Lucky you to have such nice visitors!