It hasn’t really rained all year, but sometimes it seems that way. Fortunately, I’ve been able to get out and walk in between showers. Today I walked in more of a mist than rain, and I made it home just before the drops got bigger and the wind picked up. 🙂
It rained all morning, and the deer showed up as soon as it let up (way earlier than usual). I saw a single doe and her 2018 fawns and decided to feed them early. Somehow all the others suddenly showed up, so everyone ate lunch instead of an afternoon meal today.
The deer disappeared into the woods after they ate, as they usually do. Then I saw some of them again when I walked, both going and coming.
They recognized me and were back in the meadow soon after I got home. I fed them a few more apples, and they settled down to chew their cuds.
I often see deer as I ramble (although I am rarely quick enough to get a good photo). Here’s a video of them heading somewhere after an early feeding on Christmas. Sometimes they nap in the “orchard” above my house.
The six jake turkeys I call “the boys” didn’t show up for the first few days after I returned from my trip, but they come pretty regularly now. Today they missed the early feeding and had to scrounge in the meadow for overlooked kernels of corn.
Occasionally I see turkeys in other parts of the Hollow. I was surprised to see this big flock last week. Here’s a video of them crossing the road.
The weather forecast calls for some sunny days ahead, but I’ll try to post again before too long.
French Broad Hollow Ramble 