~ Last Call ~
I keep my birdbath full, and have to fill it every morning. It's hanging nearly four feet off the ground, and I wondered what was draining it dry every night. Tonight I stood quietly in the corner of the ramada (that's back porch for you easterners) and waited. I didn't have to wait long. This mule deer family (mom and the twins) came quietly out of the arroyo for their evening fill-er-up.
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Mike - How funny! And cute! Clearly, they have one eye on the bird bath, one eye on you!
Mike, I am sure that they appreciate the fresh drink every night! Great job capturing them in the act!
What a great photo, Mike. A nice group of neighbors to have! Also, I am newbie here and just noticed the night owl groups that you belong to. I will be happy to join those too!
Mike another wonderful photo and story too! I couldnt see it on face book what a surprise to see the deer... Hope they get those fires out soon
Hi Mike, great pic and I learned a new term Ramada....thanks for sharing.
The lengths to which you go to get a magnificent photo to share is extraordinary. Now that you know, considering the volume of water a mule deer can consumer, you might just put out a bucket full.
Mike...
The marauding deer here eat and drink everything that is withing reach, so we have to elevate feeders and birdbaths to let the birds have something to eat and drink. Great photo.
Great story
We have deer wondering around our yard eating the flowers.
Mike,
Thank for sharing. Goes to show that the desert is not just some wasteland. It is fun to see mulies. As a side note, I mentioned "ramada" here in Green Bay, and they thought I was talking about the hotel chain! Talk about a confusing conversation. Having grown up there in Tucson, that is just what I have always called it. I guess you can take the boy out of Arizona, but you can't take the Arizona out of the boy!
Mike - I love the deer, and in the desert, you probably have the most consistent water supply around.
Keep filling it and they will keep coming.
Maybe the noticed you had a Ramada Inn lol
Enjoy the day
Don,
We'll do that. Thanks!
Larry,
It's been unusually dry this winter and spring.
Paul,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Keith,
They eat our flowers too.
Richard,
We want to see photos!
Lenn,
That birdbath is 30" across and almost 3" deep. It takes gallons to fill it. I refilled it last night after the photo.
Luz,
You're welcome!
Ron,
Glad to oblige!
Debra,
The fires are far from us, but the smoke travels for hundreds of miles.
Eric,
You'll love the Night Owl group here in the Rain.
Darcy,
Yes they do!
Sharon,
Thanks for being the first to comment! They all had their noses down in the water, and I whistled to get them to pose for the photo.
Mike in Tucson
Great pic Mike. I thought maybe you set up a motion sensor or something. I bet you had to be nice and quiet to get them all to come up and not notice you. Good work.
How beautiful! I hope they stick to the water though, around here deer eat all the plants and drive homeowners crazy.
Margaret,
We put up signs that say "No Eating," and that seems to do the trick.
Shane,
I did have to be very still and quiet.
Mike in Tucson
LOL @ the title "Last Call"
Wow, that is very cool! Keep fillin' that thing up Mike, and you'll have all sorts of new friends stopping by!
Now that you know what kind of visitors you are getting, it might be fun to go to Cabella's for one of the cameras deer hunters use to get more/better pics.
O that is so beautiful! Thanks for the awesome post!
Amazing! We had alot of these in Flagstaff too. Good old AZ wildlife :)
Hi Mike, pretty Darn Cool, I'd say. Plus I give the Mule Deer kudos for knowing that you are a good a host and will keep that birdbath filled if only to help them out. Actually I love that you are doing this and hope you continue. :-)
I like it! I like it!
Bill
Awesome!!! You do indeed live in a wonderful area of the country! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Oh, that is cool!
Wow Mike that is an awesome shot. It is so very sad that our state is on fire - it's unbelievable how many acres upon acres are burnt. The wildlife needs help - and look at you......steping up and serving them in your backyard.
I'm with Lenn, put out a bucket full for them. Besides, they're practically family now!
That's definitely a cool picture, a family of deer like that in your back yard is worth staying up for to capture a shot drinking out of your bird bath.
Mike:
Good for you for feeding birds and deer. They both need the water. By the way, I love how you have set up your replies. Different.
This is a shot of the twins you see above, taken seven months ago. They've grown up!
I can't put out a bucket of water because the javelina will commandeer the bucket and drive off the mule deer.
I really appreciate all the kind comments, and plan to continue to fill the bird bath nightly until the monsoon rains bring relief to the desert.
Mike in Tucson
Mike, I've yet to see any of the deer here in Arizona and am so jealous that you have a family of them. Thanks for taking care of them.
And, I think it's AWESOME that you're volunteering for the national forest - that is so giving of you!!! THANK YOU - perhaps you'll help spot some of these crazy wild fires before they get out of control. I'm so proud of you.
Juli,
Aw, shucks... :)
Mike in Tucson
Love it!! They are giving us a good example of the 'dear in the headlights' look...
Mike-I had deer come every night to my backyard and eat all the birdseed. Love the pics.
Hello Mike and the photo says it all, great capture ...
Your post has been featured at one of my favorite groups at AR ...
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Vegas Bob ;o)
What a great shot!