Foraging in the snow

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Foraging in the snow

February 27, 2015 by Mike Powell

Through the trees I spotted a small group of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) consisting of a larger doe and some smaller deer—there seemed to be no buck. The deer were foraging for food, picking a few remaining berries from some thorny bushes and poking about on the ground. One of the deer appeared to be keeping watch and periodically would stare right at me. After a few minutes at that one spot, the deer moved on and so did I.

Posted in animals, Nature, Photography, wildlife, Winter | Tagged Alexandria VA, Canon 50D, deer, foraging, Huntley Meadows Park, Odocoileus virginianus, snow, Tamron 150-600mm telephoto, white-tailed deer | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on February 27, 2015 at 7:01 am | Reply Birder's Journey

What a beauty!
on February 27, 2015 at 8:52 am | Reply New Hampshire Garden Solutions

They look good and healthy. They’re having a rough time of it up here this winter, I’m afraid. Nice shots!
on February 27, 2015 at 9:33 am | Reply Laura (PA Pict)

Beautiful shots. The deer in the central photo looks as though it might be posing for you. I find deer to be completely charming and am disappointed they have not yet visited my garden.
on February 27, 2015 at 12:22 pm | Reply Ben Rowe Aperturef64

Fantastic series, I love the third picture with the deer looking at the camera. Really Nice.
on February 27, 2015 at 12:34 pm | Reply Carol Dunnigan

I love deer! Finally got my 70-200 – now to get an extender! There’s no sense in getting a longer lens at this time since I’m mainly portraits. Haven’t even had a chance to really play with it yet, and I got it in Dec! :O
on February 27, 2015 at 3:48 pm | Reply krikitarts

I suspect the pickings are starting to get a bit slim about now, but they seem to be still in pretty good condition.
on March 6, 2015 at 1:58 am | Reply Marie Keates

Hiw lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Beautiful.
- on March 6, 2015 at 6:41 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Marie. There is an awful lot of luck involved, but it also requires me spending a lot of time outdoors, trying to be ready when the lucky moment arrives.