Rick and Teresa Denniston had an exciting time watching a mother Deer with her Fawn at their Gualala home. Rick wrote, “We have been dealing with a lot of family drama today. This Doe and Fawn showed up two hours ago. The Fawn was very high energy, running back and forth all over the property, occasionally stopping to nurse."

“The Fawn got tired, went up to a big rock below our bedroom, curled up in the tall grass, and went to sleep. Mom must feel that the baby was safe, because she has been gone for over an hour and a half.”

Deer do leave their fawns in safe places so they can feed for themselves. Rick wrote further, “About an hour after sunset, the mom showed up and guided her baby off the property. Easiest babysitting ever!”

Thanks to Rick for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

Oh my, it was hot yesterday. It reached 97 degrees at our house in Anchor Bay, about 20 degrees above normal. Early this morning the blessed fog rolled in, a 40 degree swing in temperature. Living in the coast, fog can roll in suddenly. A friend once told me, "Embrace your inner fog!" That works for me.