We've had some snow in the last few days. Although disruptive for some, I've loved going out and either watching Bill run about...
... or doing some serious tracking.
I shouldn't need to say that the track patterns are the learning points and not necessarily the individual prints which can be distorted by melt and refreeze.
I was pleased on Sunday when I spotted a pair of Muntjac sunning themselves at the edge of the field. They were about 150 yards away...
I crept up closer and closer across the field...
It was a chill cross wind and my exposed fingers were getting pretty cold holding the camera - but I got ever closer...
The two seemed to be very close, perhaps adult and this years young. They seemed preoccupied with licking each other and themselves ...
...and still I got closer...
Just when I thought my luck was going to run out, the adult turned and walked directly toward me. Still she didn't run. I tried to relax and shrink into the landscape. One last photo at about 20 feet...
...and she was off but not too far. I actually trailed her for another 40 yards or so before she bolted into the woods. An unbelievable experience.
It remains only to wish you all a great Holiday, Christmas or Yule. It's not often I can post some seasonal pics like these on the blog at this time of year so I hope you enjoy them.
I wish you and your families a very happy and safe time.
Until next time, thanks for visiting.
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