Northern Illinois | 1/01/2016 4:48 pm CST | Mostly Cloudy 26°F Windy
In Search of Snowbirds | Fawn Surprised Most White-tailed Deer fawns are born April through July. So, on January 1st, this fawn was 6 -7 months old. At birth, white tail fawns have a white spotted reddish coat. The spots help the fawn to camouflage itself. The fawns lose Their spots within 3 to 4 months after birth. So, this fawn has lost its spots, but is still pretty small. It seemed to be both curious and brave because it did not move as I walked by on my walkabout in search of snowbirds.
The Back Story Another simple click along my walkabout route on New Years Day.
Quick Facts…
| White-tailed Deer Fawn…white spotted reddish silky smooth coat. | |
| Habitat | Good deer habitat includes a mixture of trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, fungi, etc. |
| Range | Year around in Illinois. |
| Nest | Nurse for 2-3 weeks then begin eating vegetation. |
| Diet | Herbivores graze on most plants like leaves, twigs, fruits & nuts, grass, corn, alfalfa, etc. |
| Behavior | Instinctively lie motionless when approached by a potential predator. |
| Size | Weight: 6-8 lb at birth |
