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Deer Time

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I saw many lovely deer over the summer.

These well camouflaged little ones are hard to see, and not too concerned, either. They all stared at me and then resumed their ignoring.

A dear deer ear.

When it’s time for rest, rest. We humans could learn from that attitude!

While out for an evening ramble, this deer pair followed me for a bit on the sidewalk before veering off to enjoy something yummy in a parking lot. These photos aren’t great as they were taken at night with my cell, but they give the idea.

I hate it when my foot itches!

I love these. I don’t care what they are; I just love ‘em.

Don’t bother me while I’m eating!

Happy Thursday.

34 thoughts on “Deer Time”

        1. The two who followed me seemed to be very healthy and I suspect had spent the summer in the country. They tend to migrate into town for autumn and winter where it’s warmer and there’s usually no snow to contend with. I agree that it’s a double-edged sword and that the country deer always appear to be healthier.

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          1. Here, they seem to be either out in the woods away from town (and looking sleek and healthy) or resident town deer who stay in town and are hit by cars, chased by dogs, and starved. They are a really sad sight to see. I’m glad to hear that your deer are faring better.

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          2. I’ve seen a few rough looking ones about town but usually only in the spring. I agree; they’re so much better off out in the country. Nevertheless today I saw a doe with two fawns – likely born in the spring – who looked healthy and well fed but mom was in terrible condition. Extremely thin and with some kind of large lumps all over her back. She was definitely a sad sight.

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  5. I saw too many deer this summer. As beautiful as they are, they are very destructive and it’s a struggle to keep them out of my gardens. For years we never had any, then things got crowded. I have been using soft deer fencing and Bobbex, a really smelly, but natural, spray that can make one gag when spraying. It’s harmless but that smell is quite effective. Worse for the first few minutes, then just lingering enough to effectively repel the deer for a few weeks or until it rains. They just go hang out in someone else’s yard. They have a lot of fans in the area.

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    1. Yes, they can cause problems for sure. The city does that spraying at times, too. There are signs warning walkers away from the “repellent spraying.” You’re maybe seeing a lot of them because of the fires.Two years ago when the fires here were so bad, we had deer (and sometimes bears, too) everywhere in town. They’re usually in the country during the summer (although there are always a few who seem to stay) and tend to migrate back in during winter. It’s a lot warmer here at the valley floor and of course, little if any snow.

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  6. Hi Lynette. I recall always seeing deer on my visits to Penticton. Are they habituated to town life or do they just wander in and out? How nice to see young fawns. Happy Thursday. Allan

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    1. Thanks, Allan. For the most part they wander in and out and tend to be in town more during autumn and winter (or if there’s a forest fire). The two who followed me on the sidewalk appeared to be in very healthy condition and completely unperturbed by humans. Cheers.

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    1. They sure are. A lot of them come into town for the winter where it’s warmer and there’s little if any snow. The two who followed me on the sidewalk were lovely. So gentle and they seemed to be very bonded.

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