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26-NOV-2010 Hank v/d Velde

20101126 325 White-tailed Deer (Fawn).jpg

THE LITTLE ORPHAN

This is probably the smallest of this year's Fawns. It doesn't appear to have a mother and hangs around with the herd at The Quarry Trail. It usually stays at the periphery of the group and is at the bottom of the hierarchy as it pertains to the food handouts. Throw it some food (carrots, corn etc) and a bigger Fawn will commandeer it almost immediately. Next, an even larger Fawn or a large Doe will usually chase the bigger Fawn away from the food. Then after the person that handed out the food steps back, the smaller Buck usually takes over until it too is chased off by the bigger Buck and so it goes.

The Fawns and some of the Does will usually come up quite close to people if food is to be had. Some will even eat out of people's hands. The Bucks, and the smallest of the Fawns, however, usually stay well back and will only feed once the person has stepped away. To ensure that all the little ones get some of the offered goodies, one has to make multiple little piles.



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larose forest photos22-Dec-2010 21:39
Poor little thing, I am glad you are giving her food Hank. A very pretty shot of this fawn.
Len20-Dec-2010 01:40
Great shot of this fawn Hank!!! But I had a real belly laugh at your remarks for wilson.
Shelly- VA Beach20-Dec-2010 01:14
Good note to Wilson!! I have a limited gorup of pho'grs that I share with - too many others can't keep a secred!! Beautiful capture, Hank!
Wayne Millar19-Dec-2010 22:39
Interesting image with the light filtering through the background trees.
Colin Storey19-Dec-2010 20:24
Wonderful image and story, she looks very cute.
Guest 19-Dec-2010 19:07
Very nice image Hank!Amazing capture !
Michal Leszczynski19-Dec-2010 18:30
Deer captured in forest in winter scenery, wonderful photo, Hank. V.
jychamberland19-Dec-2010 15:53
superb shot well composed Hank!
Vince19-Dec-2010 12:24
Beautiful shot Hank. Lovely light at the background. Vote.
Steve Morris19-Dec-2010 10:42
Lovely shot Hank!! The orange light behind is fantastic!BV
s_barbour19-Dec-2010 09:09
Gorgeous shot of this poor little fella!
Marco Valk19-Dec-2010 08:24
Very nice shot, Hank and I would be pissed off too!
lou_rozensteins19-Dec-2010 07:12
It's a pretty fawn. I hope it survives in what sounds like a hard environment. Lucky there are people feeding them. Well done for the shot ...... great details as usual.
Marcela Mejia Photography19-Dec-2010 05:45
Lovely deer, sad to learn about the hard times for this little orphan,
glad to know that you are around and he will find a friend in you Hank
January Grey19-Dec-2010 05:34
What a sweet baby! A beautiful capture, Hank. Love the sunlight coming through the trees!
Liz Bickel19-Dec-2010 04:58
Super composition and background. I also really like your soft, gentle tones. It makes this little one seem even more precious. Thanks to your help, the little orphan looks in good shape despite being the last one to get food.
marko gregoric19-Dec-2010 03:47
Very good shot. V.
Tom Munson19-Dec-2010 02:24
Terrific image, Hank! It's a cute little guy!
silvia marmori19-Dec-2010 02:21
lovely one and such a story.. =)
Eric Martin19-Dec-2010 02:04
Very nice image Hank!
slhoornstra19-Dec-2010 02:03
It is nice that you are helping her out, good for you!! A lovely shot. V
Michel Jasmin19-Dec-2010 01:11
Great shot Hank. Since you have a great backyard I agree with Jim, you should adopt him...
Lise De Serres19-Dec-2010 01:10
Beautiful composition!
Doug Jones19-Dec-2010 01:09
Excellent photo but the story really makes this fun!!!
Jim Coffman19-Dec-2010 00:46
Hank, This is so sweet!Why don't you adopt this little one?
Guest 19-Dec-2010 00:42
Great documentation of these deer Hank - I am amazed that you can get so close to them
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