I love this season, rutting season. A doe will come into heat for 24 hours, once in November, and again in December, if she wasn't impregnated. The male will follow her around, waiting for his chance.
We've Mama and twins hanging about.
Eventually, the twins settled in. Momma nestled down not far away, as well!
Then, Prince William wasn't too far away:
Momma wash ups from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
There were deer kisses!deer Kisses from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
They were playing in the yard, too!Frolicking deer from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
To answer your question, Karen, Nutmeg is a fierce killer, and loves the birds. She stays in after her morning romp in the dark. Cinnamon just goes after voles. I've found 82% of their prey are rodents.
Love your deer photos and videos.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful day!
...a doe a deer, I was expecting to hear "The Sound of Music!"
ReplyDeleteLove the fawns. Apparently mama isn't in season, but likes dear King Charles IV. They are a cute couple, but nothing serious is going on...my guess anyway.
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ReplyDeleteI do so enjoy your deer movies, Jenn... always a delight! YAM xx
It is so nice to see your deer.
ReplyDeleteSo, in a good year, from their PoV, a buck has two days of good times. I guess from the doe's PoV, she only wants the one day and then pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteAwww.
ReplyDeleteIt’s wonderful that to you are able to observe and photograph the essential rhythm of a deer’s life.
ReplyDeleteI learned something new because of you!!
ReplyDeleteI love your deer family.
The 'deer' videos, with the kisses and playing in the yard, are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are very good with the camera, Jenn!
Deer kisses :) Sweet! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have gotten to know your deer families.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, we do have a problem with feral cats decimating the native Hawaiian bird population. I wish they'd go after the mice and other rodents instead.
They are beautiful animals.
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