Female Mule Deer and Her Fawns - III.

In a deserted salty field near the Bear MBR I came across a group of five Mule deer in the early June. As I got closer, I realized it was a doe and her four fawns.

I only had half an hour before the sun would disappear below the horizon to take a few photos of this family. Fortunately, the mother and her babies didn't go anywhere; they needed food for the night.

Generally, life is good.

Female Mule Deer and Her Fawns - II.

The fawns were always close to their mother, one might say, never leaving her side and under her watchful eye.

Generally, life is good.

Female Mule Deer with a Fawn

At the end of my trip to Bear River MBR, when I was ready to pack my gear, I saw a female mule deer with her fawn.  

Usually, female mule deer gives birth to two fawns, although if it is her first time having a baby, she will often have only fawn. 

 

Life goes on.