On the Backroads

Pleased to see seven deer (only one from the record of eight) browsing in my backyard this week. It seems that the deer have had a good winter as they all appear healthy. We went for a drive "on the backroads" Saturday and found this waterfall that was just over a meter high and had  washed away the road we were traveling on.. Later, three deer seemed unconcerned and posed for a pic.

Spring n Deer

Today I'm very happy because regardless of what the calendar says, I know that spring is here because the deer have returned to my backyard from their wintering grounds.

Winter 2013

Not much to say, just a few pictures with my new camera.

Winter Blahs

Not much to say except sorry for the long delay between posts. Here is a selection of shots from March.....

 

The Buck

Wow, another great week. First, I found a very cooperative dragonfly. He sat patiently on the trunk of the car while I switched to macro and tried different angles. The next morning I woke to see a beautiful doe browsing through my backyard. One evening through the week, Wendy and I went beachcombing at Indian Point and witnessed four deer playing like children in a field. Finally, on the drive home, it made my day to see a healthy four point buck with his antlers all in velvet

Late Spring

This year, our spring and summer seems to have been delayed by several weeks. I don't recall seeing the gaspereau (Alewife) ever running this late. I also found parts of turtle eggs, from a recent hatching, on the shore. This deer doesn't seem to mind the funny weather, but was put off by my arrival.

Moose and Deer

Sunday started off great, as this doe was browsing through my backyard. Later we went for a drive to the woods camp and saw this cow and calf crossing the road.