When I first spotted this mule deer, she was off the road on the right hand side. I watched her slowly make her way into the middle of the road listening for something ahead of her. Not sure if she was listening for other deer or possible predator. She stood at this location for a few minutes before she decided to cross the road. I saw and heard nothing.
Mule Deer
This male mule deer was making its way through the forest, pauses long enough for me to get its picture. Still a few months to go before the snow melts from the valley and fresh green food starts growing. Always have to be on the move, being careful not to run into predators. Life can be little easier in the winter if he comes across one or two other males, always better to have more eyes looking out for danger.
Mule Deer
It's not safe for animals to be on the road, but this mule deer decided to take a chance. The snow was deep off the road and there was no traffic. I watched from a distance as he go on the road and then decided to walk for a while on it before get off the road.
Mule Deer
Snow falls and snow melts, until cooler temperature stays, the snow will not stick around the valley's bottom. These two fawns were still finding something good to eat, from the grass to the leaves on the shrubs.
Mule Deer
For the members of the deer family, life will become easier in few weeks with snow melting and green grass to follow.
Until next moment,
Amar
Mule Deer
Two mule deer sibling comforting each other by touching noses. I first thought it was just the female, but when she got up and decided to move on, the two fawns came out from their hiding and followed their mother.
Until next moment,
Amar
Mule Deer
The animals in the park always get the right of way.
Until next moment,
Amar
Mule Deer and the Magpie
Not sure what they were talking about, one thing for certain, the Magpie was doing all the talking. The deer was eating and the Magpie was searching for insects on the back of the deer. When the deer sat down the Magpie continued its search, but for few seconds it looked like the Magpie was wispering in deer's ear. The deer just sat there, with its left ear tuned toward the bird. Sometimes its best to listen.
Until next moment,
Amar