I was even more surprised after I shut off the mower and she let me get closer.
On Sunday evening I glanced out and saw the same doe, bedded right next to our garden. I figured she was probably thinking about how delicious those tender pea sprouts would taste, but this was still a bit unusual for a deer to be hanging around so close and so visible for several days.
John thought that maybe she had a fawn and had hidden it nearby. That sounded quite possible, so I kept my eyes open yesterday when I was strolling around the garden. I had just checked for blossoms on the honeysuckle when I looked over our back fence and spied it.
I quickly walked away as I didn't want to draw any attention to the sweet little fawn. There are several dogs, curious children, and even a coyote in our neighborhood, so while I was happy to have seen the fawn, I hope that nothing else disturbs it in its hiding places.
John thought that maybe she had a fawn and had hidden it nearby. That sounded quite possible, so I kept my eyes open yesterday when I was strolling around the garden. I had just checked for blossoms on the honeysuckle when I looked over our back fence and spied it.
I quickly walked away as I didn't want to draw any attention to the sweet little fawn. There are several dogs, curious children, and even a coyote in our neighborhood, so while I was happy to have seen the fawn, I hope that nothing else disturbs it in its hiding places.
OMG - how wonderful! I hope they will both be OK. I always wish we would see deer, but as my husband points out, it would mean a) they would have to travel into the city, and b) they would have to jump a six foot wall to be in our garden ...
ReplyDeleteOhhh, how sweet is that little fawn!
ReplyDeleteJust the sweetest, cutest little fawn! We see deer around our place all the time - mornings, afternoons, evenings. They are always around...nibbling away on "stuff."
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet! I often have deer wander through my yard for their evening meal and I have seen them easily jump my neighbor's 6' fence!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! I often see deer in our ravine -- and sometimes walking right up the garden path -- but rarely see a fawn. So wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow! So absolutely sweet. I hope they both do well!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, how lucky to see a fawn, we occasionally see deer here but have never seen a fawn.
ReplyDeleteI feel quite lucky to have have seen it. Hopefully it will grow up safely to return and eat my grape hyacinths!
DeleteOh, Bonny! I have never stumbled onto a fawn out in the wild like that. What a treat! I sure hope it remains well-hidden and safe. XO
ReplyDelete(So it can come and nibble the hostas. . . )
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful secret to keep. I hope the little one stays safely hidden away.
ReplyDeleteThis happened to me a couple years ago also. At that time we did not have a fence around the garden beds and a doe was staying around, even as we tried to scare her off. I started to water the garden and there was this tiny shivering fawn tucked under a couple large tomato plants. I almost watered it. I tiptoed away.
ReplyDeleteIt was gone by the next day, fortunately for the tomatoes.
I fear deer will be ever present --the balance of nature is uneven these days.
It's indeed special that you got to see the fawn! We have a fence around the garden, but it's really just a deterrent as the deer always get in at least once during the summer for a snack. They like beans!
DeleteWhat a wonderful treat to see up close - and so close to home! ... now let's hope they find a safe home elsewhere soon.
ReplyDeleteThis just amazes me - in the midst of a well populated area, deer. We have them too, but I have not seen any babies - what an amazing wonder! My deer spend their hours eating lilies, and impatiens, and whatever else they can manage to gobble down!
ReplyDeleteyou are deer whisperer! how lovely to be blessed with a baby deer!
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