Sunday, 28 January 2024

Antler shed season!

I wrote Saturday about King Frederick's deer shed adventure. I try to write about my adventures sequentially, but the deer shed was epic. I can't wait to go show my two clients! 

These are the last photos of the bucks, a few days before when they all had antlers.




bucks Jan. 20 from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Jan. 21st, On of the Princes turned up (Harry?) with a split in his ear, and no antlers.

 

buck shed from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

I poked my head outdoors Saturday at 7 a.m., and heard several coyotes yipping away beyond the forest in the wetland. The doe in the yard didn't seem too worried about it.

coyotes pee from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

I trudged down to the trailcams Saturday, and found some trailcam action.

 

deer run from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Sun., Jan. 28th, I noticed Prince William has lost an antler.



The weather has been awful, with rain, freezing rain, and the critters haven't been out much.
 

fisher Jan 19 from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

We call the Momma and twins (Fuzzy, and the other one, a male) the Trio.

deer trio from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

9 comments:

Barbara Rogers said...

And so the life cycle continues. Love seeing your deer every time.

eileeninmd said...

Love the deer, you are catching a lot of the coyotes on your cam.
Take care, have a great day and a happy new week!

Elephant's Child said...

An exciting season - despite the weather.

RedPat said...

I love your deer. We just have squirrels and the odd cat wandering about.

Nancy J said...

" P" marks the spot. I see some blood where Prince? lost his antlers.And his ear, maybe a wee scrap!!!

Red said...

Not many people see an antler fall off. You're lucky.

Divers and Sundry said...

You get to see it in real time. Such fun! And then you get to see what you missed on the trail cam. More fun :)

DeniseinVA said...

They really are magnificent animals. I love to see how their ears twitch and turn in different directions like radar. So much wildlife where you are, fantastic!

Jeanie said...

i hadn't thought about recognizing the deer when they don't have their antlers to identify them. What stunning creatures!