two of my lawn ornaments

I am seriously amazed!

I've lived here for 20 years now, and have become pretty familiar with the habits of deer.

 

I've learned that the does, for the most part, are not as quick to spook around me.

 

The yearlings are usually cautiously, curious.

 

But, the bucks are not interested in seeing if I'm a threat or not...they're outta there! The only exception is in the fall when they're pumped full of testosterone...then they're a little more aggressive.

This particular pair of bucks seem to be completely unfazed by me.

They're standing under my peach tree down on my front lawn.

Usually, when I open the screen door to the porch, just the sound of the door opening and me stepping out will send anything sporting antlers, sprinting back towards the woods

. The does usually pause to see if there's anything worth running from. If I move quietly and sit down on my chair, they usually will go back to grazing.and ignore me.

That's how these two acted, and I actually stepped down off the porch and came down the steps next to the root cellar.

I'm maybe 12 ft. away from them.

You can see how concerned they are!

Done