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DEER Saturday 04/17/2021

MamaWick — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:37:59 GMT

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Spurt — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:32:10 GMT

The sweet deer are enjoying some snacks and relaxing in the sun on a lazy Saturday .....

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maximillian — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:21:22 GMT

So glad you put water out for them. They need that year round. Thanks again for sharing your incredible deer family with us.

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on the bay — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:24:48 GMT

Their fur looks so soft and fluffy!

I would love to pet one!

They all just look so happy to be there and I'm sure they are. They are able to eat in peace and be safe, (unless they are having a food fight!).

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Porcelain — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:25:08 GMT

@MamaWick Do you ever hear them make noises or talk to each other?

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on the bay — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:34:07 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
@MamaWick Do you ever hear them make noises or talk to each other?

I'm wondering that too!

Oh my goodness! I just looked it up and on youtube they have a baby deer in Japan making all kinds of sounds from sounding like a baby lamb to an alarming heron and a screaming kind of sound.

Then another deer a kind of gentle rattle and then a huffing sound.

I never would have imagined all the sounds they make! It seems in these videos they made these noises when in stress, because they seem to be quiet when they are not feeling they are in danger or in an alert mode.

So glad you asked that question @Porcelain.

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maximillian — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:39:06 GMT

@Porcelain

We get a FEW deer in our yard (nothing like the Wicks), and I have heard them make sounds. It surprised me. It sounds like a snort, I guess I would describe it. They make the sound if they are startled or scared. Then they run away. Maybe they are warning other deer.

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MamaWick — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:53:51 GMT

Their snort is a "warning." They also stomp as a warning. The bucks have a mating call during the rut. The fawns have a call for their mamas.

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1Snickers — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:12:39 GMT

I love your photos. When I fed deer they were not as tame but would come when I called "deer, doe". Lots of hunters here I didn't want them tame.

This morning about 7:30 Snickers and I walked to the triangles of grass and buttercups down the street. My three were grazing there. Snickers ignores them.
They went across the street to woods and I softly called to them. They stopped and watched us as we passed then returned to their triangles.
On our return trip they grazed and didn't run. They look good and there's natural food around. But I wanted to give them carrots!

🥕🥕🥕🦌🦌🦌🧡💚🤎

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riley1 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:13:37 GMT

Chillin out at the Wick's Deer Diner on this beautiful Saturday. They look beautiful @MamaWick .

We've had coyotes for the past week howling up a storm. They really make a haunting sound.

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maximillian — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:06:05 GMT

@riley1

We have coyotes too. They are very much maligned. I have mixed feelings. It saddens me to hear about a family pet that was attacked by a coyote, as happens from time to time. It is fashionable where we live for people to have chickens in their yards..you see where this is going. So, of course, a certain human population wants to hunt the coyotes all to oblivion. My feeling is always "they were here first..we are taking their territory." It is a dilemma.

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on the bay — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:11:04 GMT

@maximillian,

I know what you mean.

I feel the same esp with owls, hawks eagles. I know they are predators but I love them too-so majestic and beautiful.

We have a hawk,several that hangs around. I love seeing him but I always tell him you can eat but not here (esp my little chipmonk running around 😄 He's very bold but I clap my hands and he flies away.

My father always said it is part of the food chain. It sort of made me feel less sad, but not really

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maximillian — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:55:51 GMT

@on the bay

Your post struck a chord with me too. Last summer, late in the summer, I saw two or three squirrels in our yard. My husband and I have a huge disagreement about how cute squirrels are. (Okay, he just hates them, along with chipmunks.) So, the disagreement was settled by a Red Tail Hawk. Enter hawk into apple tree where squirrels climb. Soon, no more squirrels. I haven't seen any this Spring. Nature is not kind.

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godi — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:35:41 GMT

I love these! It's so awesome to see how comfortable they are to just rest with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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riley1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:05:02 GMT

@maximillian Yup, same thing here. There are those that just want them gone no matter what it takes. The saying "they were here first" seems to fall on deaf ears.

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riley1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:07:11 GMT

@on the bay - Yes, we have hawks, etc as well and I have seen many a dove being chased by hawks.

While I do understand (at least my brain does) it is part of the food chain, my heart has such a hard time seeing any animal hurt.

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colliemom4 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:40:45 GMT

@maximillian wrote:
@on the bay
Your post struck a chord with me too. Last summer, late in the summer, I saw two or three squirrels in our yard. My husband and I have a huge disagreement about how cute squirrels are. (Okay, he just hates them, along with chipmunks.) So, the disagreement was settled by a Red Tail Hawk. Enter hawk into apple tree where squirrels climb. Soon, no more squirrels. I haven't seen any this Spring. Nature is not kind.

I've seen hawks carrying off squirrels in their mouths. My husband said owls do they same thing. He knows I'm more fascinated with owls. I see owls, but not often. I just love seeing their big bright eyes, hearing them hoot and seeing them turn their heads all the way around.

My sister had a couple of cats killed by coyotes. This was many years ago. She didn't know anything about coyotes but learned quickly.

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candyagain — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:30:10 GMT

I've had squirrels nesting in my roof crawl space and in my basement and chipmunks in my kitchen. Lots of $$$$ to correct the damage from the squirrels.

The squirels are still trying to get back in.......

I now root for the coyotes and hawks.......

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Porcelain — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:37:06 GMT

Guys? I love these deer threads because they are so peaceful. With animals who are safe and calm and protected and happy.

I come here for the sweet side of nature.

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maximillian — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:46:02 GMT

@candyagain

Interesting how personal experience informs our likes and dislikes. I guess it will always be that way. So, you agree with my husband that squirrels and chipmunks gotta go. I like them. Of course, I like hawks and coyotes too.