tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post5867187644736125305..comments2024-02-15T07:29:01.216-06:00Comments on An Alaskan in Yucatán: Wild Neighbors: Deer at the RanchMarc Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-1061210505748741272016-09-04T11:04:09.582-05:002016-09-04T11:04:09.582-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-55064626372138160512016-09-04T11:03:52.363-05:002016-09-04T11:03:52.363-05:00I put out orchards and the deer do their best to r...I put out orchards and the deer do their best to rip the small trees apart. I bought a roll of the heavy screen used in animal cage floors to put around the trees. It is stiff enough to stand on its own and easy to move away when trimming weeds around the new trees. I tried the regular fencing but it was too light, the deer would push it over or get it caught in their horns and I would find it with the brush hog-not a good thing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-91944437891313999632016-08-24T19:59:03.948-05:002016-08-24T19:59:03.948-05:00I thought of ticks, having seen birds in the past ...I thought of ticks, having seen birds in the past picking ticks off the backs of cattle. That could be, but this deer seems to be uncomfortable and trying to escape the attention of the birds. If picking ticks off of deer were a habitual behavior, I guess I would expect the deer to be less bothered by it.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-41613054094029698882016-08-23T11:03:31.322-05:002016-08-23T11:03:31.322-05:00Maybe the birds were picking ticks.
Robert Gill
P...Maybe the birds were picking ticks.<br /><br />Robert Gill<br />Phoenix, AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-2809478732399189552016-08-21T14:58:38.641-05:002016-08-21T14:58:38.641-05:00Alinde, I am guessing the birds were harassing the...Alinde, I am guessing the birds were harassing the deer, based upon the body language of the deer (head down, ears back, eyes squinting, moving quickly) which is visible in a sequence of four images, only one of which I published.<br /><br />But I could be wrong. I guess I ought to look further into the subject.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-3055994023526622502016-08-21T14:56:13.424-05:002016-08-21T14:56:13.424-05:00These deer are accustomed to hunters being in the ...These deer are accustomed to hunters being in the area. They are not at all interested in being near people.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing you when you get here.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-78638511466193104332016-08-21T14:00:15.690-05:002016-08-21T14:00:15.690-05:00So glad to see another post, Marc. Really interes...So glad to see another post, Marc. Really interesting! What a wonderful deer, looking right at the lens. There is such an intimacy with such direct gazes, isn´t there? Whether the connection is with a device or a person, it is still important. <br /><br />I have one question, however: What makes you conclude that the birds were harassing the deer? Was it an ensuing photo in which the deer reacted? After your post, (and because I am a big bird fan), I Googled ¨friendships deers and birds¨, and found some amazing photos suggesting the opposite of harassment. <br /><br />But loved the photos, and am eagerly awaiting more.alinde@mac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-8739640312725506902016-08-18T07:43:48.364-05:002016-08-18T07:43:48.364-05:00Several years ago we started wintering in Merida, ...Several years ago we started wintering in Merida, so gave our dog to a neighbor up north whom I still visit weekly. Without the dog, our place has been overrun by wildlife, to the point that I can't garden anymore. In June a doe raised two spotted fawns about 50 feet from our back door. I could actually step out onto the deck and talk to them without alarming them. It was delightful watching one fawn get his racing legs. (Having raised sheep on our farm, I always enjoyed that stage of springy step.) Fun to see your fotos. Looking forward to seeing you this fall, although we don't have tickets yet. Much to do here, as we will sublet our northern digs to friends this year. ~eric. MeridaGOround. comMeridaGOroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762763242315951433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-45956199757769446022016-08-17T11:32:02.643-05:002016-08-17T11:32:02.643-05:00There is illegal hunting in the area. I am afraid ...There is illegal hunting in the area. I am afraid if I created an attraction for the deer, I'd also attract unwanted human attention. I am content t know they are there, and am confident I will see the deer from time to time. I still don't live there; when I get the house fixed up and move onto the ranch, I will see them.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-69720891030155280022016-08-17T09:15:46.187-05:002016-08-17T09:15:46.187-05:00Put out a salt block in front of one of the camera...Put out a salt block in front of one of the cameras. You will see plenty of deer then.<br />It is nice to see deer, but they can be a pest sometimes, especially if you have an orchard. <br />Deer will run from you, but elk will make you run.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Robert Gill<br />Phoenix, ArizonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-33664218714744152162016-08-16T20:47:59.519-05:002016-08-16T20:47:59.519-05:00Yes, it feels good to be blogging. I am glad you a...Yes, it feels good to be blogging. I am glad you are still at it, too.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-37285954410244962572016-08-16T15:39:57.761-05:002016-08-16T15:39:57.761-05:00Good to see you back in the traces. For a moment, ...Good to see you back in the traces. For a moment, I thought your shots were from a trip to Alaska. Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-91494497815319919972016-08-15T20:53:02.917-05:002016-08-15T20:53:02.917-05:00I am not a person who adopts new tech just because...I am not a person who adopts new tech just because it's there, but this camera is a great thing. I can observe and learn a lot about things that happen when I am not there, and maybe about animals that make themselves scarce when I am around. So it is interesting.<br /><br />About the birds. I have seen similar behavior by crows harassing eagles in Alaska, dive-bombing them from behind and picking at their backs as they fly or roost. I am not sure why they do it. The eagle is a much stronger predator, but because of the size difference is not well-equipped to respond to the more-agile smaller birds. I did see an eagle take out one of those pesky crows on one occasion, but I do not believe it happens very often.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-5331734492970125782016-08-15T20:44:48.884-05:002016-08-15T20:44:48.884-05:00I've frequently been offered venison by pueblo...I've frequently been offered venison by pueblo friends, and must admit that I have partaken. It's good, and better for you than most commercially-produced meat. I grew up eating wild fish and game in Alaska, so it's not at all unusual for me.<br /><br />There are turkey and some wild cats still around, and I have the proof...but that's material for a future post.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-7681134726670090712016-08-15T20:40:37.815-05:002016-08-15T20:40:37.815-05:00My place will stay largely untouched. Although I a...My place will stay largely untouched. Although I am clearing some areas for hardwood production and an orchard and garden, probably 70% of the property will stay just as it is. I will be trying to reintroduce some native species that were wiped out by grazing cattle, but that should improve wildlife habitat.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-36896285981497439312016-08-15T20:38:09.471-05:002016-08-15T20:38:09.471-05:00Deer are protected here. Locals hunt anyhow, but i...Deer are protected here. Locals hunt anyhow, but it's pretty low-key. Nothing like some places in the States, where the season is like an army invasion. I see hunters (or at least people walking in the countryside with rifles or shotguns), but have never heard a shot fired around my place.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-77903558452335578112016-08-15T19:37:54.575-05:002016-08-15T19:37:54.575-05:00High technology. Interesting. Especially the birds...High technology. Interesting. Especially the birds bugging the deer.Michael Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720359542700663699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-83193469829109651552016-08-15T18:39:51.580-05:002016-08-15T18:39:51.580-05:00 It also could be that they are just more easy t... It also could be that they are just more easy to see when vegetation is sparse.<br /><br />That more than anything would be my guess. <br />I remember venison and wild turkey being common on the menu in the small towns in Yucatan when I was a young twenty something. Hides from the big cats were sold in the markets. I saw smaller spotted cats stuffed with cotton being used as stuffed toys by the children. <br /> It was good to see a post from you, I was wondering how you were doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-76574497471143493142016-08-15T16:05:42.416-05:002016-08-15T16:05:42.416-05:00Wonderful shots! I had a little ranch in Texas. My...Wonderful shots! I had a little ranch in Texas. My deer traveled 2-3 miles from my place for food and water. White Tails like shrubs and mid-high grass to protect fawns which usually came in late June. When I found their trails and bedding areas I made sure to leave 60% of the habitat. They can't move through dense areas and open areas make vulnerable as prey. Hope this helps!Benne' Rocketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878854351246933656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277313567524932904.post-9252158464029884792016-08-15T14:45:32.555-05:002016-08-15T14:45:32.555-05:00I'm trying to remember when deer season is in ...I'm trying to remember when deer season is in Texas. I know it is in cold weather because I had a girl scout troop out at a campsite once on the first day of deer season. SCARY. Maybe they travel. My son is a wildlife biologist, I'll ask him!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.com