Deer Photos

DRH · 03-18-2008, 07:29 PM

This evening at around 6:45 PM a small herd of 13 deer attempted to migrate from Sleepers Island to the mainland near Smalls Cove. They almost made it to the shoreline when something (a neighbor's dog, we suspect) caused them to panic and run back toward Sleepers. It was a shame to see them expend so much energy to get to the mainland and then be scared back across the ice to the island.

Here are three photos I quickly shot when the deer were out on the ice.

Island Girl · 03-18-2008, 08:37 PM

... to catch nature in action... great job!

IG

NHDOLFAN · 03-19-2008, 07:38 AM

Very cool photos. I love seeing these types of pictures. Any new info on ice conditions?

Webbsatwinni · 03-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Nice action shots. With what we are reading about the ice, they better try again soon or get stuck with island life for the summer.......Hey, how can I do that?

Mr. V · 03-19-2008, 08:42 AM

I know that moose can swim if they want to, but can a deer?

If a deer were stranded on an island, would they be able to swim off after the ice melts?

rander7823 · 03-19-2008, 11:11 AM

So now that these deer tried to leave their island life are they no longer considered "Islanders" This assumes that they were born on the island and didn't just winter there in the first place

dpg · 03-19-2008, 11:43 AM

Awesome, still looks like lots of snow.

Misty Blue · 03-19-2008, 01:54 PM

It is not unusual for deer to swim from Cape Cod to Nantucket island.

A couple of years ago there was a doe that swam from five mile island to six mile island everyday for a week. Each day at the same time! One of the NHMPs started meeting my tow boat at H-hour and we set up a mini security zone around her each day. Way cool.

Misty Blue.

chipj29 · 03-19-2008, 04:21 PM

How about these 2 deer "swimming"...

FWIW, I don't know where this pic was taken.

Lin · 03-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Great shots DRH,wonder if someone else came out to take photos and spooked them down by where they were coming off the ice. Deer seem to catch the slightest movements.

fatlazyless · 03-23-2008, 08:54 AM

As most everyone knows, the tiny deer tick that is carried and spread by deer is a very serious concern.

Today's www.citizen.com has an article about a Laconia Lyme disease group that just started in February and wishes to hold monthly meetings. Next meeting is on March 29.

Quote:

LACONIA - New Hamphire is posting the highest rate of increase in incidents of Lyme disease, an often-misdiagnosed health condition that effects the central nervus system.

The group is looking for a Lyme disease knowledgable doctor to speak at this meeting, plus they have a yahoo message board link in the article.

Here's a happy thought. Q: What's worse than getting Lyme disease? A: Getting Lyme disease with no health insurance!

Senter Cove Guy · 06-13-2009, 10:59 PM

Unfortunately we didn't get a picture, but this morning a doe swam from just north of the twin islands directly to our small beach. She hopped out of the water, over a small stone wall and into the woods right next to our house. My son-in-law and his 3 year old son watched the whole thing. What a neat experience.

03-18-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,689 Thanks: 1,204 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	Deer Photos This evening at around 6:45 PM a small herd of 13 deer attempted to migrate from Sleepers Island to the mainland near Smalls Cove. They almost made it to the shoreline when something (a neighbor's dog, we suspect) caused them to panic and run back toward Sleepers. It was a shame to see them expend so much energy to get to the mainland and then be scared back across the ice to the island. Here are three photos I quickly shot when the deer were out on the ice. __________________ DRH

03-18-2008, 08:37 PM	#2
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Amazing ... to catch nature in action... great job! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#6
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 550 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Island Deer or Not? So now that these deer tried to leave their island life are they no longer considered "Islanders" This assumes that they were born on the island and didn't just winter there in the first place

03-19-2008, 01:54 PM	#8
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Awsome swimmers! It is not unusual for deer to swim from Cape Cod to Nantucket island. A couple of years ago there was a doe that swam from five mile island to six mile island everyday for a week. Each day at the same time! One of the NHMPs started meeting my tow boat at H-hour and we set up a mini security zone around her each day. Way cool. Misty Blue.

03-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#9
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	How about these 2 deer "swimming"... FWIW, I don't know where this pic was taken. Attached Images

03-19-2008, 07:38 AM	#3
NHDOLFAN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very cool photos. I love seeing these types of pictures. Any new info on ice conditions?

03-19-2008, 08:09 AM	#4
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	Nice action shots. With what we are reading about the ice, they better try again soon or get stuck with island life for the summer.......Hey, how can I do that?

03-19-2008, 08:42 AM	#5
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	I know that moose can swim if they want to, but can a deer? If a deer were stranded on an island, would they be able to swim off after the ice melts?

03-19-2008, 11:43 AM	#7
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Awesome, still looks like lots of snow.

03-19-2008, 09:15 PM	#10
Lin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts & Moultonborough Posts: 673 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Great shots DRH,wonder if someone else came out to take photos and spooked them down by where they were coming off the ice. Deer seem to catch the slightest movements. __________________ Lin

06-13-2009, 10:59 PM	#12
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 600 Thanks: 296 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	Swimming Deer Unfortunately we didn't get a picture, but this morning a doe swam from just north of the twin islands directly to our small beach. She hopped out of the water, over a small stone wall and into the woods right next to our house. My son-in-law and his 3 year old son watched the whole thing. What a neat experience. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.