Foraging at Valley Forge

We were at Valley Forge on October 31st.  As we were driving through the park we came upon some Whitetail Deer, a mama and her two fawns, foraging on a slight hill above the road.    

They didn't seem to be too concerned about our presence.

Even so, Mama watched us closely.

I think she had a comment for us, but I'm not conversant in deer language.....

.....although I think this youngster was saying, "Take my photo, take my photo, I'm the pretty one."

Circle of Friends

I received this award from Granny's Garden. Thanks, Granny! Granny lives in Australia, and her blog provides those of us who are in the middle of winter with some much needed sun. This blog award is given to blogs that bring a smile to your face, or just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. There are many blogs that do that for me, and some of those have already received this award, so I'll name a few others that I enjoy. This is by no means all of the ones that I could name that bring a smile to my face when I visit. The best part of this award is the lack of requirements, and I really like that I have made so many new friends through my blog. It is really a lovely circle of friends!

Moments of Mine

Red and the Peanut

Barnyards and Barnacles

Picture Imperfect

Foto Soup

I've added a few pictures here of some critters that make me smile.

Hey, it's about time for a refill!

Lady, how about a nut or two?

Mmmm, nice fresh grass.

Montana Mule Deer

I took these photos of mule deer while we were in Montana visiting Mona and Don. When we drove by this mule deer and her two babies were very curious. They checked us out to determine if we posed any danger.

Hey, Mom, what do you think?

I think we'd better skedaddle.

The puzzle shot in the previous post was taken as they were heading away. I am unsure whose rump it was, but I am inclined to believe it is one of the youngsters.

More Montana Critters

Here are some more shots of the deer taken Thursday afternoon. "Mom, what's that following me around?"

This old barn looks like a light breeze would knock it over, but it has been standing in this condition for quite a while.

Hap got some rabbits a few years ago and has let them run free. They come in with the deer for a handout.

They like both carrots and the apples.

Friday morning was chilly and windy with snow on the ground. The wild turkeys wandered in to get their share.

Victor is tucked up next to the Bitterroot Mountains and there is plenty of wildlife. There were elk close in the fields, but they came in the evening and early morning when the light was poor. I got some abstract shots of them, but none that were very clear. Saturday we were on the road again and spent the night in West Yellowstone.

On To Western Montana

We were on the road again Wednesday morning heading south and west to Victor, Montana.The day was a mixed bag of sun and clouds and through the mountains snow.

We spent the night at Livingston and then were on the road again in the morning.

The weather was beautiful when we arrived in the Missoula area.

We arrived at our friends' house in the afternoon. Their yard was part of an old apple orchard, so the whitetail deer come in to eat the apples. When they have such a treat they are willing to pose for photos.

Well, they do seem to have an opinion about the photographer!

But in the end the apples are more important and they quickly chomp them down.

Unfortunately the cold weather that has been tailing us finally caught up with us Thursday night and the temperature dropped and the snow fell. I'll post some more photos from Victor and the animals that were in the yard tomorrow.