Watching Mule Deer

We just spent a few days in the Klamath Basin, northern California.  Its the time of the mule deer rut. This beautiful buck was kind enough to stay still.  He had probably worn himself out chasing does and now needed a rest.

For more about the rutting season go to my blog:
http://elvafieldnotes.blogspot.com

.... and here is a fawn.  They are good sized this late in the fall.