Tag Archives: Drew Fagan

A Bobcat is no match for a mother Deer.

Jeanne Jackson • June 28, 2019

Drew Fagan noticed this Bobcat lurking in the grasses. The cat with the tufted ears seemed to be listening to something coming.

Drew wrote,

“I grabbed my camera, figuring it must be waiting for some prey. Seconds later, a Doe and her two Fawns came down the hillside. I managed to get two photos of her chasing the Bobcat into the brush alongside the trail."

“They were both so fast, I’m surprised I got anything at all. It seems obvious that the Bobcat was waiting to bring down a Fawn. The Doe actually went into the brush after the cat, then came out and stood guard until she knew her babies were safe. They had, by some amazing signal, already scurried up the hill. Mamma ran up after them.”

Mothers of all species are fierce warriors when it comes to their young.

Thanks to Drew for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see Drew's wonderful art, here is a link to his website: http://drewfagan.com/

It's a beautiful, breezy day on the Mendonoma Coast. Visitors are arriving, looking forward to exploring everything the coast has to offer. Seems like the holiday is already here!

Healthy-looking Bucks, and a Buck who is “antlerly” challenged. • 2 Comments

Jeanne Jackson • June 26, 2019

Healthy-looking Black-tailed Deer Bucks, with large antlers in velvet, are being seen up and down the Mendonoma Coast. Nik Epanchin photographed these two handsome fellows in Irish Beach.

Further to the south, Drew Fagan photographed an unusual-looking Buck - a normal size antler on his right side and a stunted one on his left.

It's possible this Buck was in a fight with another male last autumn during their mating season. That could have caused an injury to the pedicle of his left antler causing it to be deformed or stunted.

Thanks to Nik and Drew for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Sunny, breezy, temps in the 60s today with the Pacific Ocean stretching out to infinity.

Drew Fagan captioned this photo “Lady in waiting.”

Jeanne Jackson • April 28, 2019

A very pregnant Doe was photographed by Drew Fagan this week, a lady in waiting.

And, sure enough, a report of the first wobbly fawns has come in. No photos yet, but I'll share some with you. Time to slow down on the highway! Fawns follow their mothers across busy roads.

Thanks to Drew for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see Drew's artwork, here is his website: http://drewfagan.com/

We are having a cool day, fog and then sunshine. Several mother/calf Gray Whales have passed our portion of the coast. Six pairs were seen yesterday off Bodega Bay. They are, of course, headed north.