Sunday, 1 February 2026

Deer beds!

I went to the forest, wearing my snowshoes, \ to fetch the memory cards. I found deer beds. 



They wander over the frozen wetland, looking for weeds and saplings to fill their bellies.

Another bed, tucked in beside the tree.

The hole in the tree intrigued me. Nothing was in there.

I peeked out back, and spotted two deer in deer beds under the white pine tree. By the time I grabbed my camera, Momma was headed for the deer feeders. The fawn just sat and waited. 

And waited,
And still waited.
The adults were anxious. They need more fuel than the little one.
Dawn had come, the fawn roared over.

After breakfast they wander back into the forest. I enjoy seeing them in winter. The scatter in the forest is spring and summer. 

10 comments:

B. Rogers said...

It's great to see them just living their lives, but really enjoying your feed that you contribute too!

Shug said...

So special how the good Lord prepares the animals as to how to survive the winter colds. Thanks so much for sharing Jenn. All of your videos and photos bless me.

RedPat said...

The deer beds are wonderful.

Jeanie said...

I love this post. Somehow I never think of deer needing beds, but of course they do. Thanks for this one.

Red said...

The number of deer beds is an indication of how many deer are in the area.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

I have never seen deer beds before. Beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤️

The Furry Gnome said...


So interesting to see the deer beds. I've seen them here when we used to live out in the country.

Mary Kirkland said...

The deer are so cute.

Granny Sue said...

So few here, it's sad.

Kay said...

You are such a kind mother nature to your woodland creatures. It looks so cold.