It's interesting following the deer. I can ID them by their behaviour, or their habits, or their antlers (for the males). Sometimes all I find is evidence of the deer. This is a spot where they hunkered down in the snowfall for the duration.We had a small storm, a cm or two.
This doe broke her leg sometime before Sept. 27th (below, right). I've chosen to call her Maggie.
I photographed her, additionally, on Nov. 8th, and Dec. 10th she came into the yard.
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Dec. 10th
Here she appeared on the trailcam.Here she is peeking out at me from down the hill.
Broken-legged deer from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Nov. 8th
She trotted into the yard, without her twins. (See below.) She had a male and female. She and her twins visited on Nov. 8th. It's a good sign, she has taught them independence. You can almost see the antler buds on the deer on the right.
She was limping much more back a few months. She's holding her own, Nov. 27th.
They do make for good company.
ReplyDeleteThings like this heal but I imagine it limits how long they survive.
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ReplyDeleteThe self-healing of wild animals is ever-amazing... YAM xx
Wonderful photos. Lovely to see the deer's progress after she broke her leg. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose are some friendly deer!
ReplyDeleteIt's sad but I guess he's getting along.
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