• Friday-What'sUP July 6 - 03:13 pm

This time of year, here in the Keweenaw is a busy one for the critters of the world. Plenty of fawns have been born and they're learning to fend for themselves about now. Along with foxes being on the move while looking for their next dinner...yes, the critters are on the move.

Today's first shot was captured by my son, Al Drew. Thank goodness he saw this little spotted fellow and was able to stop in time to let it dash across the road in front of him. I love the way its legs are all in motion and he's so intent on getting to the other side.

The next three pictures were snapped by Linda Schneller, of a fawn that showed up on the doorstep at Dreamland, recently. He's looking a little timid and tired, but still had the energy to climb up a big step and then had to take a break, before moving on.

Foxy Loxy was in Melanie Hakala Rossi's backyard. She didn't spot it until it was making a dash across the yard, trying hard not to get caught. But Melanie was able to quickly grab her camera and fire off a shot.

Yes indeed, it's a busy time of year for the critters, so everyone, be careful out there on the road. There are plenty of critters out there learning the ropes to survive in the wild and we need to "share the road" with them all.

The 3rd and 4th pictures are just precious!!! I'm sure when we're at my mom's next month, there'll be a family of deer down in the yard every day. I could watch them for hours. And thank goodness that Al missed the little guy running across the road. So cute! Love the fox picture also!

Thanks for sharing, everybody!

Such precious creatures!!:)
Haven't seen 'my' deer in over a year.:( Too many new houses around, I guess.

Saw a critter cross in front of me the other afternoon. It happened so quickly. Never saw one crossing the busy highway before. Most likely a fox but could be a smaller coyote. Didn't have enough time to study the form and tail. I like foxes but I watch carefully when I leash my Smudge outside. He loves hiding in the shade of the plants in my flower bed. After all he's a lover cat not a fighter.

Fawns are so darn cute. See them often, sometimes twins in our fields.

Speaking of 'cute' ~ Mavis in a plastic bag!:> Our cat(s) always liked to play in paper bags.

could the fawn in dreamland be abandoned or
lost its mother?

Oh, deer, how cute!

Is there anything in the world more precious than a fawn? soooo adorable. Great pics. I love the fox too!

The most adorable pictures I have ever seen of a fawn.

Foxy Loxy is great! Sent Mary a picture of my "Foxie Loxie" but it wasn't as good as yours, Melanie. :)

george piker (Asturgeon) Sometimes the doe drops the fawn off in a safe location so they can do their thing. They get sick of their kids like we do. :) I think the doe is within close range.

No Pasty pics for July 6? I hope everybody's okay.

My thoughts exactly, Thomas -- I hope everybody's
okay.