Colorado Mule Deer in Velvet
Having the Koi pond has other benefits. In this dry area, it also attracts local deer, turkey, and other animals.
I shot this picture of Mule Deer in Velvet, still just growing his antlers in mid-June. Looks like he will be a nice 4x4 or maybe even 6x6 when he fills out completely.
This was about 30 yards off of our back deck.
Camera Sony a200 18-250 lens
Deer Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Cervidae
Scientific Name: Odocoileus virginiana
Type: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Size (H): 60cm - 105cm (24in - 206in)
Weight: 10kg - 450kg (22lbs - 990lbs)
Top Speed: 70km/h (43mph)
Life Span: 10 - 20 years
Lifestyle: Herd
Conservation Status: Threatened
Colour: Brown, Tan, White, Orange
Skin Type: Fur
Favourite Food: Acorns
Habitat: Dense forest and planted areas
Average Litter Size: 1
Main Prey: Acorns, Fruit, Grass
Predators: Wolf, Bear, Cougar
Distinctive Features: Long ears and some male species have antlers
Nice scientific data, but I was thinking more like ooohhh, pretty.
lol.
Thanks for the comment!
It amazing picture
Thanks @rikiikie I love being close enough to take shots like this without disturbing them. He looked up a bit, then went back to nibbling on the grass and flowers. Hung out in the area for several hours.
Wow - 312 votes! Looking at your other posts - you found your niche! The drone photos are pretty amazing. I replied to your question on my blossom photo. Take Care!