I too like using cars/trucks for blinds... most wildlife seems aware that they pose no threat...(unless you cross the road). I tried in vain to stalk down keys deer on foot. However while in my car I could nearly drive up to them. If I parked near them they would actually walk right up to the vehicle. The Key Deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) is an endangered deer that lives only in the Florida Keys. It is a subspecies of the White-tailed deer (O. virginianus). "Key Deer easily swim between islands. Living close to humans, the Key Deer has little of the natural fear of man shown by most of their larger mainland cousins. The deer are often found in residents' yards and along roadsides where tasty plants and flowers grow. This often results in car-to-deer collisions, as the deer are more active (and harder to avoid) at night." Of course, as in the owl photo...it is really an advantage to know where their fave perching spots are. good to see you posting again!
I too like using cars/trucks for blinds... most wildlife seems aware that they pose no threat...(unless you cross the road). I tried in vain to stalk down keys deer on foot. However while in my car I could nearly drive up to them. If I parked near them they would actually walk right up to the vehicle. The Key Deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) is an endangered deer that lives only in the Florida Keys. It is a subspecies of the White-tailed deer (O. virginianus). "Key Deer easily swim between islands.
ReplyDeleteLiving close to humans, the Key Deer has little of the natural fear of man shown by most of their larger mainland cousins. The deer are often found in residents' yards and along roadsides where tasty plants and flowers grow. This often results in car-to-deer collisions, as the deer are more active (and harder to avoid) at night."
Of course, as in the owl photo...it is really an advantage to know where their fave perching spots are. good to see you posting again!