Thanks Perry and agreed on the leaps and bounds! I like how the doe in the first photo has one ear turned toward me and her other ear turned back towards the trail behind her. Fascinating wildlife.
Here in central NC, deer inhabit our neighborhood like beautiful, moving statues. (my dog would disagree!) I love the long stare and little tail wag she gave you. From my experience, it means "you're no harm to me."
I am very lucky to see deer relatively often near where we live. I am still thrilled every time. It feels like a privilege.
I learned a new word the other day when I was looking through a beautiful illustrated book called Wilding by Isabella Tree. The word for when deer leap up with all four legs is called 'pronking'.
Thanks Janelle and tha is fortunate to see them regularly. That thrill of seeing deer is something hard to describe sometimes. I had not heard of that book Wilding by Isabelle Tree and will looking into it.
Thank you, Neil. I always look forward to your posts. This is another special encounter, crossing paths through poetry and photography and writing and the power of observation. You also make an important point about the connected green spaces as wildlife highways.
Thank you Heidi and much appreciated. This encounter was such a treat and surprise. I was really fortunate with the timing and funny enough, I had decided to hike in the opposite direction of my usual hikes. I likely would not have seen these deer had I followed my usual route.
Agreed E C. Durdle, the sound of the word matches the nature of deer so well.
Beautiful photos of a deer. I suspect if you would try to follow, the deer would be leaps and bounds ahead of you. Look at those magnificient ears.
Thanks Perry and agreed on the leaps and bounds! I like how the doe in the first photo has one ear turned toward me and her other ear turned back towards the trail behind her. Fascinating wildlife.
Only Nature has the power to stop me in my tracks to look, listen, see and rejoice.
Thanks Marilyn. I love how Nature has the power to stop us as well.
Here in central NC, deer inhabit our neighborhood like beautiful, moving statues. (my dog would disagree!) I love the long stare and little tail wag she gave you. From my experience, it means "you're no harm to me."
I like your description, Ann of deer as beautiful moving statues. That's good to know the meaning of the long stare and tail wag as well!
I am very lucky to see deer relatively often near where we live. I am still thrilled every time. It feels like a privilege.
I learned a new word the other day when I was looking through a beautiful illustrated book called Wilding by Isabella Tree. The word for when deer leap up with all four legs is called 'pronking'.
Thanks Janelle and tha is fortunate to see them regularly. That thrill of seeing deer is something hard to describe sometimes. I had not heard of that book Wilding by Isabelle Tree and will looking into it.
Beautiful photography and writing Neil. Locking eyes with a deer is such a special experience
Thanks James and mich appreciated. Fortunate timing with this experience.
I enjoy the feeling of the Spirit of All moving through effortlessly. Lovely
Thanks Emma and much appreciated.
Thank you, Neil. I always look forward to your posts. This is another special encounter, crossing paths through poetry and photography and writing and the power of observation. You also make an important point about the connected green spaces as wildlife highways.
Thank you Heidi and much appreciated. This encounter was such a treat and surprise. I was really fortunate with the timing and funny enough, I had decided to hike in the opposite direction of my usual hikes. I likely would not have seen these deer had I followed my usual route.
Fantastic timing, Neil. Perhaps even instinctive.:)
I want to stroke him
Thank you for commenting Pisarev.
So beautiful Neil, the photos the videos and the Sijo. I needed a deer fix. Thank you.
Thanks Pamela and much appreciated.
Neil, just incredible. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Allan and much appreciated.
And who is that spirit
A good question indeed Allan. A question I have still not found the answer to.
I have a mirror with no glass or handle, I could lend you. 🙂
A beautiful treat to see
Thank you Andrea and it was definitely a treat to see that morning!