It was what weather forecasters refer to as “mostly sunny” this morning. Just some high clouds floating in the sky with no real ability to dampen either our spirits or the light. We got going around 6:20 in a pleasant 58 degrees.
Notch
As we were pulling into our parking spot this morning I saw a mule deer doe running for cover with two fawns running just ahead of her. Twins are something pretty common here in Lake Pueblo State Park – I can’t remember a year when I haven’t seen at least two sets. Whisper and I proceeded on our walk which, coincidentally, followed the path taken by the deer. I managed to get the accompanying photo (right) with only one of the fawns (and not much of that one) when I noticed who the doe was. It was Notch. She is the only deer in the area that I can individually identify because her left ear has a distinct defect or scar. I started calling her Notch several years ago and I have run into her from time to time ever since. It’s always good to see her.
Sightings:
Birds: Starlings, Robins, Swallows, Barn Swallows, Osprey, Cormorants, Kingbirds, Canada Geese, Mallard Ducks, Bullock’s Oriole, Flicker, Turkey Vulture, Turkey, Mourning Doves, Blue Jay, Crow, Wren
Critters: Mule Deer
Gear: Nikon D5100, 55-200mm, 55-300mm
