Colorado Mule Deer in Velvet

in myhuntingfishing •  7 years ago 

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.
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Camera Sony a200 18-250 lens

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      ·  7 years ago 

    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

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        ·  7 years ago 

      Nice scientific data, but I was thinking more like ooohhh, pretty.
      lol.
      Thanks for the comment!

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        ·  7 years ago 

      It amazing picture

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          ·  7 years ago 

        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.

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          ·  7 years ago 

        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!

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