Quabbin Deer

The title picture is a doe feeding in a small field. No doubt she has a fawn hidden close by.

I still have trail cameras set out  and have been checking them every couple of weeks. Deer activity has been picking up.

I have named this guy " Half Rack" Look closely he has only one side with antlers.

 This picture is very concerning. The rump of this doe appears to have been rubbed excessively to rid itself of ticks. Looks similar to what a moose does with rubbing to remove winter ticks..

 This is the same doe in the previous picture. Her face also appears to also have ticks.

You have to wonder what impact ticks are going to have on wildlife .

Jim