Deer at sunrise

Odocoileus virginianus texanus

Haven't seen much of the deer lately. About the only time I see them is at sunrise. Their disappearance coincided with the recent rains so I think their food supply is greater than what it was during the drought. No need to come graze in the milet pasture. CG thinks they're making themselves scarce because it's hunting season (Sept 1 - Oct 25). Either way, I miss seeing them.

By late summer Whitetail deer begin to shed their brown summer coat and grow a grayish-brown winter coat. The winter coat is thicker and has a dense layer of short, white underfur and hollow guard hairs. This helps insulate the deer and keep them warm in winter. The winter coat is also more water-repellent than the reddish-brown summer coat.