Camera Critter #70

Before I was forced to move back into town, I lived in a wooded area west of here, near my sister's place. One of the things I enjoyed about that area was the wildlife. Mule Deer were constant visitors to property and were so accustomed to us, we could go about our normal routine and not spook them. At times, there would be upwards of a dozen or more deer laying under trees, or feeding around our house.

After moving into town a little more than six years ago, I have missed seeing the deer. Although we have had a few deer wander into town, and a couple spend an hour or so in the area of my new home, it hasn't been the same.

Thursday evening, I was at my sisters visiting with her and my brother who came in from Texas. Shortly after the sun began to set, a small herd of feeding bucks began making their way across the pasture on my sister's property.

I figured I might have enough light if I pushed the ISO, so I grabbed my camera and headed outside. After slowly and carefully walking to the fenceline, I was able to spend quite a while photographing the deer as they made their way closer and closer to me until they disappeared into the wooded area where I used to live.

One of the larger bucks from the herd

Another large buck

Not as large, but still a nice buck

A pair of alert Mule Deer bucks

The entire herd of ten

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