Deerest Readers…
Nature’s simplicity is the truest form of beauty ❤
Some of my favorite days involve the most simple, beautiful things.
I grew up very close to NYC, across the Hudson River in NJ where seeing the New York skyline was just a normal, every day thing. The only jungle I’m familiar with is the concrete one I grew up in where walking, NJ Transit, Light Rails and trains are the norm.
Fast forward, I currently reside in Missouri.
So understand my excitement when I share how much capturing this sight today lit me up, inside and out. As I approached the picnic table, I noticed I was not alone…
A baby deer!!!
I grew up with squirrels, skunks, pigeons and possums, but no deer lol
Honestly, just seeing grass makes me happy so you can imagine my excitement when I saw this baby deer : )
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My first thought was that it was hurt since it wasn’t reacting to how close I got to it. But to my amazement, my coworkers informed me this is totally normal! A momma deer apparently may leave their babies to forage for food and then come back for them later.
I had no idea!
Also, touching them is a no-no, because our human scent could result in the mom abandoning them. It’s believed to have been born either today or last night because someone spotted it’s momma early this morning and soon after that sighting, this furry friend appeared.
Wild! The more you know!
After my initial amazement and excitement settled down, I sat at another picnic table, from a respectful distance so this little friend could rest. I didn’t want to potentially stress it out. Although, to be fair, it was way more chill than me.
Having this friend so close gave me this sense of wholesome peace only nature could provide. I watched its eyes slowly open and close. Eventually it nestled itself back to sleep.
When I tell you this made my day, this made my day…
I feel honored this friend trusted me to be in close proximity.
It truly was a wonderful experience.
~So
