Deer are a pretty common sight here, but still you get a thrill when you see them in the garden when you wake in the morning – even if it is your alpines they are nibbling at!

We have three regulars that are sometimes joined by another male. At first they were extremely shy, but now don’t so much as flinch when the window is opened to allow Aurora to photograph them. After a good long browse, they settle down amongst the blueberry bushes, and like any of us would do if when we  get the chance – they lap up the sun!

We love them!

Now what does that mean?  Is she having a laugh at the bare patch she just left in the garden… or is she suggesting we throw her
a carrot?