Newborns Set 2

06/24/05

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Observations from 14 June

 

 

Observations about these pictures.

Another nice selection covering most of the first three hours.

At about the 15-minute point, I got several really good shots of the fawns on their feet but looking a little uncertain about why they were.  As always, in 7862D, Mama Deer was quite encouraging and attentive.

Another series in the 8070s was very cute with one fawn snuggling over Mama Deer's shoulder while the other still looks bewildered.  Unfortunately the sun was still low and the ringlets of fur on the fawns was glistening wet, so most of those pictures had more glare than most. 8075D still is a very cute picture.

At around 8990, I snapped another great set with one fawn exploring the tall green stuff while the other kept an eye on me through Mama Deer's hind legs. I laugh every time I see the expression on that fawn's face in 8991D.

9054D shows a fawn looking more like a fawn than a little dark lump in the sand with ears and legs askew. This one seems to have some trouble managing the hind legs in coming down the side of the little gully.

Reminder: I have added the time of the photo to give you an idea about how old the fawns are. At about 7:10 that morning, I discovered Mama Deer standing in the abandoned sand box and I thought I could see a little one below her. She had just delivered the two fawns minutes earlier.  I'm guessing they were born at maybe 7 a.m. or a few minutes after. So if you confirm the photo's time with 7 a.m., you will have a very close estimate to how old the fawns are in each picture. Click on the thumbnail picture to see a larger view.

7822D/7:12:53

Mama Deer has one up between her legs and encourages the second fawn to get to its feet for the first time.

7862D/7:15:47

First family portrait. Mama Deer has them both on their feet at the same time for the first time.

8075D/7:35:02

Snuggling with Mama Deer while she continues to lick.

8217D/7:40:03

Still bewildered, a fawn stands just close enough for Mama Deer to keep licking.

8350D/7:47:17

Fawns stacking up to be close to Mama Deer as she continues licking.

8363D/7:47:29

An fawn stands obediently while Mama Deer licks its tummy.

8392D/7:47:54

Fawns explore while still sticking close to Mama Deer.

8837D/8:40:58

Progress. Able to stand up and still keep close to Mama Deer.

8991D/9:44:51

Looking between Mama Deer's legs, a curious fawn checks out the photographer.

9054D/9:46:51

Navigating uneven terrain at less than 3 hours old, the back legs haven't quite caught up.

© 2005 Jimmie H Butler