Mule deer honestly earned their name with ears that rival a mule’s. This small group of four to six does and fawns is often seen on our hill. And they see us. And they are not afraid. They know we, including Willow, will not harm them. In fact, one big doe, in the last photo, has been known to stomp her feet and act threatening to us. We give them a wide berth. This particular day, they were grazing around our parking area and not in any hurry to leave.
Earlier in the month, we enjoyed the deep powder snow and sparkling icicles.
The calendar says today is the first day of Spring. Yesterday I saw my first yellowbell, a delicate tiny wildflower. This morning we awoke to three inches of new snow and it only just quit snowing an hour or so ago. Despite the conditions, Luna and I had our regular morning walk. Even she seemed less than enthused about the weather. Today’s snow was not unexpected. Now the sun is shining and soon this snow will be gone and the wildflowers can reappear.
I should advertise for Bogs boots.
It’s been a while since Luna has been featured.
Visibility was poor due to heavy snowfall
Aspens were sheltering Mourning Doves
A mouse or a vole hole in the snow
She’s got the cute thing going
Some springs, that depression in front of the aspens holds water
These deer were none too happy about the snow
I expect these daffodils will still bloom
My Everyday Photos 