Cat-Deer Encounter

What are you looking at, Smokey, and why are you not chasing it in your usual style?

Ah, just a little too big, 

and crocus-eating bold.

Cats and Deer apparently can peacefully co-exist.

Just a few last looks,

and the peaceful encounter was over.

Doe, a deer, a female deer - and a brave one at that - 8/29/12

She was a bold one. This is right outside of our bedroom window and we are watching each other. 

I was in the kitchen starting the coffee and saw her bob up in the woods.  She nicely stayed around for a few more photos, watching the cat on the patio watching her, before taking off.

Here's a deer posting from last year: Here, there, and everywhere, we have deer