Mule Deer buck in a marshMule Deer buck in a marsh – Nikon D810 f6.3, 1/1600, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

A few days ago I wrote that it is National Wildlife Refuge Week and posted some of the birds I have photographed at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. I photograph other wildlife at the refuge and the largest mammals found there are the Mule Deer that can be seen in the marshes. Last fall I photographed this beautiful Mule Deer buck at Bear River MBR in rut as he followed a doe around the frost-covered marsh. He had a nice rack of antlers with several atypical tines.

Mule Deer buck following a doeMule Deer buck following a doe – Nikon D810 f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

The buck basically ignored me and kept his focus on the doe that was ahead of him and outside all of these frames.

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Mule Deer buckBear River Migratory Bird Refuge Mule Deer buck – Nikon D810 f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

As both of the deer headed east and moved further away from where I was more of the habitat that they were in showed in the images that I took.

Mule Deer in a marshMule Deer in a marsh – Nikon D810 f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is a big draw for birders and bird photographers but it is also home to mule deer, beavers, foxes, coyotes, voles, marmots, skunks, weasels, muskrats and other animals.

Everyday is an adventure at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and you never know what you might see.

Life is good.

Mia

Click here to see more of my Mule Deer photos plus facts and information about this species.