Deer on Whidbey - April 2

Can you spot the eight deer in this field by Libbey Road?

There were a total of thirteen in the field. It seems there are many more deer on Whidbey Island now than when I was growing up here in the 1950s.

A Free Meal

I'd seen where some of my plant starts had been eaten to the ground. The mystery was solved this afternoon. This second photo is showing within a fenced yard with only a gate open. And I live in Oak Harbor, just a block from a grade school, surrounded by other houses.

Deer Crossing

I was out early this morning and so were others. Notice the deer crossing sign and the woman walking her dog next to it. We waited patiently until the doe and her little ones decided to finally cross the road.

Oak Harbor's Resident Deer

These deer are frequently seen on what we call Freund's Hill on the west side of Oak Harbor. Drivers must be alert as the deer cross the road often.