Mommy is here time to run
by Kym Backland
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Mommy is here time to run
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Kym Backland
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These babies "Bambi's" waited for their Mommy, then they ran! They can run so fast! Especially if you are laying on the ground taking their picture! I was scared I might get a few too many feet on my face! Here's some of the information on this kind of deer. The black-tailed deer is classified as one of nine subspecies of the mule deer. Its first recorded observation in habitat was made by the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 to 1806. The black-tailed deer has two different subspecies: The Columbia black-tailed deer and the Sitka black-tailed deer. The two subspecies occupy different areas within North America.
The black-tailed deer is generally a little smaller than the mule deer. Additionally, both subspecies of the black-tailed deer are distinguishable by their larger tails and their backs, which are covered with black or brown hair. According to Hungry for Hunting, the Sitka black-tailed deer is smaller than Columbia black-tailed deer. The antlers of both black-tailed deer species are evenly forked like the mule deer. However, black-tailed deer only grow a maximum of three tines per side. Both species of the black-tailed deer are found in the Pacific Northwest, "living in temperate coniferous forests along the Pacific Coast," according to the National History Museum. The Columbia black-tailed deer is primarily located in California, Oregon and British Columbia, while the Sitka deer is primarily found in British Columbia, Washington and Southeast Alaska. The forests that black-tailed deer occupy are characterized by cooler temperatures and a lot of precipitation. Black-tailed deer do not migrate due to seasonal changes, and stay in the same area most of the time. Black-tailed deer are herbivores and eat the variety of plants and herbs that are within their habitat. The animal will even eat poison oak without experiencing an allergic reaction. The deer communicate with each over using over 10 vocalizations. When startled, the black-tailed deer, according to International Hunter Education Association, "will run with high, stiff-legged bounce, like mule deer." Common predators of the deer include coyotes, cougars, bears, wolves and golden eagles.
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Comments (36)
Jai Johnson
Kym, I started a contest titled "Sweetest Little Fawn" too...be sure to enter some of your fawn photos!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
What a marvelous, heartwarming capture, Kym ! That baby deer is simply adorable. f,v
Kym Backland replied:
Ana Maria, I hope you are having a wonderful evening.. Thanks for your notes and votes today!
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Such a cute pic dear Kim...Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful image of these lovely babies!!!!!(f/v)
Kym Backland replied:
Latha, Hello, and Happy Sunday to you! Thanks for your lovely comments and voting too!
Kume Bryant
Fantastic shot Kym! vf
Kym Backland replied:
Kume, You are so thoughtful to stop by so often! Rock on! Thanks for the votes and notes! I have to say that, until I come up with my next smooth line... hehe..
Christine Burdine
too sweet! I live in the city and since I don't have them eating my stuff they are always cute to me!
Kym Backland replied:
Christine, I know what you mean, they still eat my stuff, furniture, the deck, ..but seriously thanks so much!
Kym Backland
ZSUZSA, So many features from you! Thank you for the feature of my photo MOMMY IS HERE TIME TO RUN in your group CHILDREN SECTOR, I hope you are having a great day!
Mariola Bitner
Absolutely gorgeous Kym! These deer are so adorable! Where do you manage to take these photographs? V/F
Kym Backland replied:
Mariola, They are just cruising through the woods, on their way to eat some laurel, or Trilliums up in the woods! Thanks for your votes and notes.. that's my phrase for the day! hehe
Kym Backland
MARIOLA, Thank you for the double feature today! Thank you for the feature of my photo MOMMY IS HERE TIME TO RUN in your group WILDLIFE ONE A DAY . . I appreciate it..
Kym Backland
CHARLIE, It took me a day or so in getting back to you! So many features from you! Thank you for the feature of my photo MOMMY IS HERE TIME TO RUN in your group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE.. thanks Charlie!