December 16, 2025

My Deer Family

The doe and her fawns showed up yesterday, seemingly oblivious to the four inches of snow and 2 degree temperature. They snuffled into the drifts, searching for green leaves and other food Then apparently satisfied, they made little nests in the snow, curled up their legs and took a nap tucking their heads into their haunches, I presume for warmth.

I’m far from an animal expert, but I do notice the fawns have grown “in leaps and bounds” and will soon be as large as their mother. Their coats have lost the spots and lately have become darker as well as the doe, I presume filling out for the winter .

And so they continue to wander through the town, munching on whatever they can find, and avoiding the men with bows and arrows and other lethal weapons. Hang in there, dear family. You’re always welcome in my back yard.