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Coyote sends a deer flying

April 30, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote sends a deer flying
A coyote on the run scares up a white-tailed deer sending it flying. (© Tony’s Takes)

Well, if you ever wanted to make a deer fly, just have a coyote surprise it and run by. 😉 

While photographing with a friend, I spotted this coyote standing below us down a hill, looking right up at us. No sooner did I spot it then it took off running on the opposite side of the drainage.

As I snapped pictures and it crested the other side, it surprised a white-tailed deer doe, sending the deer running scared. As you can tell though, the coyote was pretty oblivious to the deer’s presence, more interested in escaping the view of the shutterbugs. It made for a fun, unique capture for sure.

Coyote antagonizes herd of deer

March 13, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote antagonizes herd of deer
A coyote prepares to confront a herd of mule deer. (© Tony’s Takes)

This was a very fun bit of action to witness. Coyotes aren’t big enough to take down a full-size deer alone but that doesn’t mean they won’t test the waters, perhaps hoping to weed out a weak member of a herd.

As I watched, this coyote began stalking the herd, something the deer were very much aware of. As it grew closer, the deer gathered in a circle, no doubt a “strength in numbers” thought process. One deer then two more, separated and went out to confront the canine, more than once charging at it sending the coyote running. Eventually the coyote realized an easy meal was not to be had and moved on.

The whole interaction was fascinating to watch and a great example of the predator versus prey drama that plays out in nature. The images do fall under the category “content over quality” as these guys were a long ways off so the pics are heavily cropped and not the best quality. Nevertheless, I wanted to share the action as I captured it and it makes for a great story.

A mule deer and coyote have a standoff. (© Tony's Takes)
A mule deer and coyote have a standoff. (© Tony’s Takes)
Mule deer chase off a coyote. (© Tony's Takes)
Mule deer chase off a coyote. (© Tony’s Takes)
A mule deer and coyote have a standoff. (© Tony's Takes)
A mule deer and coyote have a standoff. (© Tony’s Takes)
A mule deer and coyote have a standoff. (© Tony's Takes)
A mule deer and coyote have a standoff. (© Tony’s Takes)

Mule deer buck holds onto his rack, follows the ladies

February 7, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Mule deer buck holds onto his rack, follows the ladies
A mule deer buck follows a couple of does on the Colorado plains. (Tony’s Takes)

Let’s call this Mulie Monday!

This big boy is one of the stars of the show at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. While his antlers don’t have a particularly large breadth, they are extraordinarily thick and definitely make him a fun one to photograph.

While rut is over, he was still quite interested in the does this past weekend, sticking close to two particular ladies. In the coming weeks, he will shed those antlers and then immediately start growing a new set in preparation for next fall.

Mule deer buck gives a smile

January 2, 2022 by Tony Leave a Comment

Mule deer buck gives a smile
A mule deer buck displays the flehmen response as he sniffs out the does. (© Tony’s Takes)

No, not really a smile but it kind of looks like it. The deer rut is pretty much over but there are still some lingering signs of it. I am still occasionally seeing some bucks sparring and in this case, see them sniffing the ladies.

This handsome brute is displaying the flehmen response, a curling of the lips and opening of the mouth that allows it to get a nice, big whiff of scents. It is much like you or I take a big whiff with our nose.

White-tailed deer buck stands tall and proud

December 18, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

White-tailed deer buck stands tall and proud
A white-tailed deer buck stands proudly on the Colorado plains. (© Tony’s Takes)

This guy sure appeared to be pretty full of himself. 😉  Taken a couple of weeks ago, he was on the move, looking for the ladies as the rut continued.

White-tailed deer are North America’s smallest deer. They are very fleet-footed, capable of speeds up to 30mph and able to leap as high as 10 feet and as far as 30 feet in a single bound. Taken at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver, Colorado.

“Hey, watch where you stick those things!”

December 4, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

“Hey, watch where you stick those things!”
Two young white-tailed deer bucks spar in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Two young white-tailed deer bucks were doing some sparring when one decided he had enough. The other took advantage of the situation, giving his playmate a poke right in the side. From the look on the recipient’s face, that got his attention. 😉

Brute of a mule deer buck poses in the early morning light

November 20, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

Brute of a mule deer buck poses in the early morning light
A handsome mule deer buck poses in the early morning light. (© Tony’s Takes)

Check out this stud! He was large and in charge and definitely seemed to know it. No other bucks were willing to challenge him for the affections of the does he had gathered around and it is pretty clear why. He is in his prime, all buffed up and a nice rack to help fend off any interlopers.

The deer rut is at its height now although the unusually warm weather here on the Colorado Front Range seems to have kept things quieter than normal.

“Hey, baby. Come here often?”

November 12, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

“Hey, baby. Come here often?”
A white-tailed deer buck keeps his eyes on a pretty doe. (© Tony’s Takes)

The deer rut is getting ramped up on the Colorado plains and I saw many signs of it yesterday. The bucks are clearly becoming very interested in the does, following them around and doing some light sparring with each other.

This good-looking white-tailed deer buck had his eye on the pretty lady, staying right near her. Here he gives her a bit of an amorous look while she looks away, perhaps playing hard to get. 😉

Mule deer buck gives a smile

October 25, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

Mule deer buck gives a smile
A mule deer buck seems to smile while eating. (© Tony’s Takes)

This was one happy guy! Well, or it could just be that I caught him mid chomp as he was eating but let’s pretend. 😉

My photo outing Saturday wasn’t as eventful as I had hoped but there were a few cool creatures to take pictures of, including this guy.

I did see some signs of the rut with a few battles between bucks off in the distance but none close enough to get decent pics. Hopefully I can get some captures of them going head-to-head before the season is over.

White-tailed deer fawn enjoys a snack on the run

October 12, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

White-tailed deer fawn enjoys a snack on the run
A young white-tailed deer nurses off its mother. (© Tony’s Takes)

Mom was on the move and anxious to move to a more private location but this little one was in no mood to wait. Bending over and diving right in, she stopped the doe in her tracks and got some breakfast. A growing child needs its nutrition, right? 😉 

This is National Wildlife Refuge Week and fittingly enough, this was taken at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge this past Sunday. There are 567 national wildlife refuges across the United States, each providing great wildlife viewing opportunities. More importantly, these lands protect habitat for thousands of species of creatures that would be crowded out by human encroachment otherwise.

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