'Tis the season for baby animals. We've been enjoying seeming scores of bunnies this year. There are 8 fuzzy ducklings paddling feverishly on the pond. All the woodland birds are busy tending their young.
And of course, the doelings are taking up some of our time and entertaining us with their antics.
They are endlessly hungry, and bleat and cry for company and a full belly whenever we're near the barn.
They get foamy faces from their frenzied, greedy suckling.
And they like to nuzzle, nibble, and lean.
They also like to tussle, climb, jump, and nudge.
But it's always a bit of a thrill to see the first fawn of the season.
There is one doe and her fawn that are particularly fond of our place. They forage in our hay, walk along our gravel lane, and nap by the pond.
We've even inadvertently herded them down our LONG driveway just trying to leave our house. The fawn couldn't figure out how to hop the fences that line it. Its mom seemed clueless about showing it what to do, and was only able to amble after it confusedly. And we didn't want to be late.
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