Saturday's Critters

Colder weather, shorter, darker days have made for some changes.

I am seeing far fewer chipmunks.

Generally just one hanging out.

Chipmunks hibernate in the winter, but do not sleep the entire time.  They wake up every few days, raise their body temperatures then eat from their stored caches, empty their bladders etc. Maybe even explore a bit, then return to sleeping for a few days.  

Not seeing much of David or Douglas either.

Have you ever seen a photo of a yelling rabbit?  Now you have. 

This doe was far more interested in Parvati than the attentions of the buck to the left. 

I've discovered that we have two large bucks. 

Buck #1 - note the antler configuration.

Here's Buck #2 - a very different set of antlers - more points.

Same mating drama behavior.

Another handsome lad.

Pouring rain does not appear to bother the deer.  I won't let it bother me either.