The photo above partly summarizes what’s been going on in my little part of the Hollow. It’s been almost a month since my last post, and the holidays, weather, and work on my deck have kept me from my regular rambles. We’ve had extreme cold, unseasonable heat, rain, snow, and more rain.
The deer show up without regard to the weather or what else I might have going on. They expect to eat mornings and afternoons, and several walk up and almost demand to be given a piece of apple. (Of course, I acquiesce.) They wait outside the basement door and lead/follow me down to the meadow, where others are usually waiting. “My” regular herd numbers about nine (five does and four 2019 fawns), but sometimes others show up.
The rut continues, and sometimes I see a buck in the meadow, chasing the does. This week I noticed that one (I think it’s Li’l Buck) has been injured, probably in a fight. (You know I would take care of him if I could.)
It’s been rainy all day with falling temperatures, and I’ve stayed inside (mostly). I hope I can resume my regular ramble (and regular posting) soon!
French Broad Hollow Ramble 