Snow…a deer….

My hubby and I headed out for a walk before sunset yesterday, to a part of Nose Hill that we hadn’t been to before. This handsome buck and his four does (not photographed) were so camouflaged by the landscape that we didn’t initially notice them below us in the deep ravine.

You can see how much snow we have already. Another skiff of the white stuff fell this afternoon, and more is forecast for tomorrow. I wouldn’t say I’m exactly gleeful about it, but I am looking forward to upcoming snowshoeing treks. (And all the hot chocolate that is necessary to fortify myself for such outings!). 😉

Because I know I’ve put the song in your head….

Have a wonderful weekend! Do you have plans for a nature walk or to spend some time in the garden?

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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose

Sheryl Normandeau is a writer and gardening enthusiast living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

37 responses to “Snow…a deer….”

Born To Organize

November 8, 2013

Wow! How beautiful, both the snow and the deer. Clever title, too. Thanks for sharing.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 9, 2013
  
  Thanks, Alys, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful weekend!
  
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  1. Born To Organize
    
    November 18, 2013
    
    Thanks, Sheryl!
    
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Gallivanta

November 8, 2013

Oh you sno’ knew that we would want to hear that song!!! And, since I don’t have to be in it, it’s fun to see your first smattering of snow.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 9, 2013
  
  Ah, you’re so lucky to be enjoying your lovely spring garden right now! 🙂 Usually I love the first couple of snowfalls for their “novelty,” but after a month or so, I’m finished with it all!
  
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  1. Gallivanta
    
    November 9, 2013
    
    I can imagine! The winter must seem so very long.
    
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Boomdeeadda

November 8, 2013

Lucky you! My heart always skips a beat to see their beautiful faces and the graceful and nibble way they get thru their day. We use to see them daily at the lake. I really miss that.

Thanks for the song too. We were in Salzburg in 2008 and took the ‘Sound of Music’ tour. We had a really really fun guide and saw the Von Trapp’s Mansion and the gazebo and other sites used in the filming. What a blast. Salzburg is even more beautiful than in the movie with great shopping too

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 9, 2013
  
  Oh, the ‘Sound of Music’ tour sounds amazing – that would be something I would love to do one day! Salzburg sounds like such a wonderful place to visit.
  
  I always love to see the deer on Nose Hill – it doesn’t matter how many times I go out there, I always smile when I see them roaming around. I hadn’t seen the buck yet this year, though, so that was a treat.
  
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  1. Boomdeeadda
    
    November 9, 2013
    
    There is lot’s to love about Salzburg for sure, I hope you can get there someday.
    
    As an animal lover, you will also enjoy this muma bear with her cub. Video was on my cousins FB page. I think it was taken in Canada maybe 3 years ago
    
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    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
      
      November 11, 2013
      
      Wow, that’s great footage – something to see how Mama has adapted. I love the last frame where she’s walking along and the little one is following her – so cute! Thanks tons for sending! 🙂
      
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      1. Boomdeeadda
        
        November 11, 2013
        
        😀 Welcome
        
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Cathy

November 9, 2013

How nice to see them and get a photo too! We rarely see them but it’s always a lovely surprise when we do. They are mostly roe deer near us – somewhat smaller. It’s wet here again this weekend, so outdoor activity will be limited… more a “soup-making” weekend for us! Hope yours is bright and not too snowy, with plenty of hot chocolate! 😉

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 9, 2013
  
  Mmmm…soup sounds like a great idea! I just saw your post about the vegetarian sausages – they look so yummy! I think I will try them for supper tomorrow night; I just have to pick up a leek from the store.
  
  It is always so fun to see the deer, they’re so beautiful! I love to watch them browse in the trees at this time of year.
  
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  1. Cathy
    
    November 10, 2013
    
    Hope you enjoy the sausages Sheryl! 😀
    
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    1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
      
      November 11, 2013
      
      We did! They were so tasty (and easy to make)! Thanks for sharing the recipe; that’s one I will definitely do again!
      
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      1. Cathy
        
        November 12, 2013
        
        Great! 😀
        
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Flora Poste

November 9, 2013

Oh, isn’t that funny! I always make a few posts ahead of time and we both had deer in mind for the weekend! But yours is a handsome fellow with his fancy antlers,no wonder he has 4 does with him;0)
I am having a great weekend….I am in Nashville! Today it is shopping and a vist to the Country Music Hall of Fame and tonight a show at te Grand Ol’ Opry. I am a happy Miss America;0)
I gues I will raise a few eyebrows now becaue I will be humming ‘doremi’ all the time! Hugs from Nashville♬♬♬

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 9, 2013
  
  Oh, Nashville sounds like such fun! Enjoy the show at the Grand Ol’ Opry – that will be so wonderful! And I’ll bet the shopping in the city is good, too! 🙂
  
  I loved your deer post – it was so sweet the way you set it up!
  
  Have a fabulous rest of your weekend!
  
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Three Well Beings

November 9, 2013

I will be spending time in my garden this weekend and I’ll be on the lookout for any little visitors. But in my garden I won’t have anyone nearly as grand as beautiful deer. Oh, and I won’t have snow either. 🙂 Your photos really draw me into the beauty of where you live.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  You’re so lucky not to have snow! More fell yet last night, but we had lovely hoarfrost this morning. I’m so glad you will have the opportunity to spend some time in the garden – I miss mine already! 🙂
  
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Deb

November 9, 2013

Lovely shots. You would never know that the images were taken in the middle of a city of over a million people. It is great that green spaces have been created.

Sad to say that no gardening will be taking place this weekend. I did take the kids on a nature walk yesterday to a bird blind. We also put up a new birdfeeder in our backyard this weekend so that we can watch our feathered friends all winter. It is a way to enjoy our garden even though it is covered in snow.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  The birds will provide great entertainment over winter – it’s so fun to watch them at the feeders (and know you’re helping them out as well)! Do you get mostly chickadees and nuthatches, or some other species?
  
  I agree, it’s incredible to think that we have deer roaming in the middle of such a large urban area…it’s one of the reasons I love walking on Nose Hill so much. It’s such a wonderful escape!
  
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  1. Deb
    
    November 11, 2013
    
    We have mostly chickadees at the feeders. Waxwings tend to raid the crabapple trees later in the season. The magpies and bluejays tend to enjoy eating the cones in our spruce trees.
    
    We live across the street from what essentially works as a wildlife corridor so we see lots of wildlife: porcupines, coyotes, foxes, deer, moose, skunks and squirrels. Of course the squirrels have chosen to live in our garage, but that is a whole other story.
    
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Kasha

November 9, 2013

A doe, a deer, a female deer…Hee hee. Boy! Does THAT song bring back childhood memories!!! And those were awesome pictures Sheryl! Beautiful!! We have the snow probably as much as Calgary does now, and yes, ours is still coming down today too. It is more like winter has set in than having a Fall being here. Go figure with Mother Nature this year. Oh well, I guess if we are stuck with it, we are stuck with it. Enjoy your weekend and drive carefully.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 9, 2013
  
  I knew you’d love “The Sound of Music” reference! 🙂 Enjoy your winter wonderland there…take it easy on those roads! Sending hugs to you all!
  
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Forest So Green

November 9, 2013

It is wonderful the way they blend into the scenery. Only wet snow for us. I also enjoy snowshoes 🙂 Annie

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  Did your snow stay? I’m happy to hear that you snowshoe, too! 🙂
  
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gardeninacity

November 9, 2013

Cool! There are deer in the forest preserves and some of the other parks around here, though fortunately they don’t wander into my community. Do you have a problem with deer overpopulation there as we do here?

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  I know there are concerns about the deer population in the province, particularly in the east, where cases of chronic wasting disease are not unusual.
  
  It’s definitely not uncommon to see deer here in the city, although I’ve never seen them in my community.
  
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Mags Corner

November 10, 2013

Oh, my!! What beautiful pictures! Hugs

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  Thanks so much! Have a wonderful week! 🙂
  
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Holleygarden

November 10, 2013

I’m surprised to see all the snow! Four does – what a lucky buck! 😉

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  He must be very happy, indeed! 🙂
  
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Donna@Gardens Eye View

November 10, 2013

I am hoping to keep the snow at bay as I have more work in the garden…Rain has kept me indoors. We are seeing more deer as it is mating season here. Great buck. I hope to snowshoe this winter again.

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 11, 2013
  
  I hope the rain stops and the snow holds off so you can accomplish everything you want to do outside!
  
  I’m excited to do some more snowshoeing this winter – I just started last year, and I’m hooked! 🙂
  
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Lynda

November 30, 2013

Beautiful, Sheryl! (I just found evidence of deer on our property yesterday! 😀 ) Love those deer!

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1. Sheryl @ Flowery Prose
  
  November 30, 2013
  
  I love them too…I imagine if they were eating my garden, I wouldn’t be so enamoured, but they never seem to come down this far. I’m always happy to see them when I’m out hiking, though! Beautiful animals.
  
  I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
  
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