We see deer all the time around the farm... but not usually this regal. Mostly button bucks and the groups of does, fawns now and again. Today, I had to yell at Tina to grab her phone and see if she could get some pics. This fella strolled thru like he owned the place. Watching an afternoon movie and glanced out at the fruit trees in the back yard, there he was, nibbling on the young grass around the base of the landscaping.
By the time Miss T was on point, he had moved over by the River Birch.
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She shot several backyard pics and then he casually moved along and turned left and headed around the side of the house toward the front. Miss T made her move to the front and opened the door, just in time to set up to catch him come around the side of the house. Still just out for an afternoon walk. I apologize for the pic quality, shot thru the screens so as not to frighten him. The pics don't do him justice. Big fella. Very healthy, dark coat and fat.
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No problem, just checking the place out. Nibbling here, nibbling there. "I don't believe it!" she said.
I think he is coming up on the deck.
She opened the storm door and blew like a buck. He just shook his head and looked at her, and slowly turned away and went back to nibbling.
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She blew again, and he didn't even look up. She made a loud popping sound, and the deer looked over his shoulder as if to say, "Really?" But, he didn't run. He slowly walked along toward the boathouses, taking a nibble here and there, still casual... still regal. He faded into the woods. Just before he disappeared, she said he looked over his shoulder again... "Really?"
