On the morning of my birthday Eva phoned me to say she had a surprise for me, and that both Pedro and I should get ready to go for a drive, and"bring your camera" she said. She arrived early and we set off for a ride in the country. After about an hour passing many fields the car came to a halt and she told us we had reached our destination. I was mystified and excited. Eva said "it's only a short walk from here, and all will be revealed." There was an embankment which we climbed and a high wall which surrounded an estate. The wall was not as high further down a slope and we were able to look over the wall into a field and this is what we saw.
A young Doe
I was ecstatic with pleasure .
I never would have guessed that this was what Eva wanted to show me.
Eva had known for some time about the existence and location of the deer, and when she went there to see them, there had been many more deer, and she was a little disappointed that there were so few on the day she had chosen to show me.
I was not disappointed at all.
I was deliriously happy.
Eva pointed out that there were some young male deer resting near a wall which were so far away that I hadn't even noticed they were there
It really was a lovely surprise and then I had the rest of the day to look forward to.:=)
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33 comments:
Even seeing one is a treat. l love the spotted-ness of it!
what a great friend eva is, she knows you well!! not everyone would be as thrilled to see the young deer!! happy birthday, what a wonderful gift!!
What a beautiful gift, so thoughtful of Eva! You took great photos of this sweet little fawn, and I am thankful you shared them with us. Have a wonderful week my friend.
They look so gorgeous!
Dear Sonjia :)
That must have been a wonderful birthday present! Such beautiful photos you have taken. It was a good thing you had the camera with you. The deer are very beautiful.
Belated congratulations on your birthday.
Warm hugs to you.
Marit
now this was worth the ride and one of the best ever surprise gifts from a friend. they are so precious, heartmelting.. love those new fuzzy antlers
We have a herd of seven or eight deer that live in our development so we see them all the time with their offspring. They must be a different species because I have never seen deer that still have those spots with antlers that big. Our fawns lose their spots during their first winter. That was indeed a nice birthday surprise. Happy birthday
Hello Sonjia, I think I may have already commented but just in case I didn't, these photos are so sweet, beautiful animals. Thank you for sharing them.
Great shots! What a lovely surprise. Happy birthday!
The deer is looking ultra cute
Hello Sonjia,
How nice that you could go out with Eva to photograph these beautiful deer.
It is always nice when someone thinks of you and then takes you along to take pictures.
I enjoyed your photos.
Greetings Irma
So beautiful animal. Happy Birthday.
A nice birthday present. Best wishes belatedly!
The photos are touching, thank you for showing them.
That is a really wonderful surprise, Sonjia. Bravo, Eva! For a naturalist it doesn’t have to involve great sums of money and elaborate plans, does it? Nothing could have provided much greater pleasure than this. It speaks not only to the quality of the encounter but of the people who recognize the joy and share with others. My kind of people! Hugs and kisses - David
I always love seeing the young ones with spots.
What a lovely birthday surprise!
Eva really knows how to make your day special.
Seeing that young doe must have been magical, and it’s clear how much joy it brought you.
Nature’s surprises are the best—such a memorable and delightful moment!
What a lovely birthday surprise!
Eva really knows how to make your day special.
Seeing that young doe must have been magical, and it’s clear how much joy it brought you.
Nature’s surprises are the best—such a memorable and delightful moment!
First of all. Happy Birthday! What a special day, spending it with the ones you love AND see deer!
Oh how wonderful, dear Sonjia 😍! I can understand your happiness, your joyful excitement so well. The sight of the deer is enchanting - Eva came up with a delightful surprise. Happy birthday to you, even if it's late. And thank you very much for your lovely comment to me, you don't have to apologize if you take a break from blogging or have your lovely grandson Pedro visiting you. Enjoy your life - and if you have time in between, it's nice if you tell us about it or come visit the blog!
Hugs and all the best, Traude
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A happy birthday surprise. I always enjoy seeing the deer, what a treat. They are beautiful! Have a happy weekend.
You and I are so much alike! This would have been my best birthday surprise too! Happy birthday sweet friend and give Eva hugs for taking you to this special place!
Such a sweet birthday treat that was. So cute.
Hello Sonjia,
Happy belated birthday! Your deer images are lovely, they are so sweet. Adorable critter photos. They are a nice surprise sighting for your birthday! Thank you for your link and your visit and comment! Take care, have a wonderful weekend. PS, I appreciate your comment on my blog.
Many deer live around us,and we often see the young ones. They are definitely charming — good that you brought your camera.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Sonjia, just stopping back to say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful new week!
Hello Sonjia,
Nice pictures. So nice to see these deers.
Well done!!
Many greetings,
Marco
What a wonderful surprise, a beautiful deer sighting for your birthday. The perfect gift.
Oh Wow! ~ Awesome deer photos ~ what a gift ~ thanks, hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Wonderful!
Beautiful!
Dear Sonjia, What a delightful birthday surprise! Eva's thoughtful gesture and the anticipation she built up made the experience even more special. The image of discovering a young doe in the serene countryside sounds magical. Your story is a lovely reminder of the simple yet profound beauty of nature and how sharing such moments with loved ones can make them even more memorable. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Best regards to you from Seattle! John
What a magical birthday surprise! So happy you were able to experience that special moment.
What a wonderful birthday surprise! Seeing a young doe in such a serene setting must have been magical. It’s great that Eva planned such a thoughtful outing and that you were so delighted by it.
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Hi Sonjia, that was a wonderful surprise - well done Eva ! Great encounter and lovely photos. Good company as well, could it be better !
All the best and a late congrate,
Lasse
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