This big guy has been one of my neighbours for several years now. (See that dark mark about three quarters of the way down his upper back? He got that about four years ago...maybe a confrontation with another buck? Regardless, he seems to be doing well and holding his own amongst the city dwelling deer. Good for him!)
But, it's now the middle of rutting season so he's pretty bossy. Best to take Daisy for walks further out along the edges of town for the time being. Avoiding encounters between dogs and deer is the best medicine. Things will be back to normal in a few weeks.
Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on November 13, 2022.
Handsome!
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DeleteLucky you to have this handsome fellow for a neighbour!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do feel lucky for having this big guy and many other deer for neighbours. Thank you MA. (Really have to watch out for them when driving around town...they don't always use the crosswalks.) :-)
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