Named for its mule-like ears, the Mule Deer
also has a rope-like tail with a black tip.
We have two species of deer around the Lake: Mule Deer and White-tailed Deer.
White-tailed Deer are seen mainly at the valley bottom (discussion of white tail, facetious comments).
Mule Deer are seen mainly on the mountain slopes. It has always struck me as a little odd that every description of this deer mentions not just its ears and tail, but also its black brow. Yet, my sightings have only shown the faintest trace of such a feature.
This changed yesterday when I finally saw a Mule Deer with a truly black brow.
The first Mule Deer seen yesterday had only the normal touch of darkness on its brow.
However, the second one had clearly read the guide books and had chosen to conform to the script.
I don’t think I’ve seen mule deer but we have a lot of white tailed deer all year round and young adorable ones with the mothers.
Christine, you clearly live in a valley.