I was very excited to get this photograph last week. This is a magnificent 10 point whitetail deer buck. The rut (mating season) is in the very early stages and he was showing some interest in nearby does. This section of woods still has quite a canopy of leaves so the light is uneven with a lot of deep shade. I had to be patient as the buck moved in this area until he stepped into a small sunbeam and turned his head. The polished antlers show very well.The fur on the side of his body is covered with brown, sticky seeds. I suspected this as I watched him and later confirmed it when the image was enlarged on the computer. I have been into these seeds myself and they are a real nuisance!
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