Yes, my backyard. Deer are a common sight. She was with four friends.
I liked the illusion she was standing in deeper snow, when in fact she was just on the opposite side of a raised bed.
After years of wondering, I finally researched those dark areas on the inside of deer's rear legs. They're called tarsal glands and are a communication tool.
Is this your backyard? We could use some snow here, it’s so dry anything to get some moisture. I say that but after working many ice storms restoring electrical power I don’t wish that on anyone. Paul