First fawn of 2016 spotted

Yes, we know spring is really here when a new fawn is spotted in the backyard. And yesterday was the day. Within the last week or so there was a doe occasionally hanging around. She looked ever-so-slightly heavier in the midsection than other does.




This shot below was taken a couple of weeks ago, on a cool spring morning. There's plenty to eat given the spring rains are frequent this year. The deer can spend less time foraging and more time resting. 

Chillin' in the grass. Not many predators to worry about here.

Yesterday it was cloudy all day and raining all afternoon, hence the washed-out picture. 

Mom is looking back at the little thing.

As I was fussing with the camera, we were spotted in the window. Then the two of them trotted off to another position out of our view. 

Human spotted !

We'll keep you posted as we see more developments in the yard.