This time of year, I like to cycle a lot. Yesterday afternoon, I got a few miles in on the Ironton Rail Trail before the rain started. The rain felt good, but I stopped once I heard thunder and met my grandson for dinner. By then the rain had stopped and we both decided to hit the trail. It was still light enough to ride and much cooler than it had been just a few hours before. It was actually quite refreshing, not just to us, but to several deer in the area.
This fawn actually was standing on the side of the bike path like a fan from the Tour de France. I stopped by bike and talked to her, and she had absolutely no fear. I actually could have touched her. I pulled out my phone and snapped this picture as she began to move away.
A few miles later, I saw a skunk standing right by the bike path as well. He told me he's starting a blog.
5 comments:
What was the skunks name?
So tasty. Deer jerky is a treat. Grow, baby. Grow.
Bernie, I've had many experiences with deer, mostly when I'm hiking. Momma deer was probably not far away, but it's such a wonderful feeling when you cross paths with these creatures and are able to take a nice photo to remember the experience.
Heading to work one morning. 4:15 AM. Briefly, I was the only car around, Rte 378 north one block before the Hill to Hill Bridge. A big deer standing on the double yellow line. I too could have rolled the window down and touched it! Damn cool.
She probably thought you were "Tinker Belle". We've always suspected it.
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