Around the Lake, there are five species within the deer family (the cervids): moose, elk, caribou, mule deer, white-tailed deer, but only the latter two have the word, deer, attached to their names. It was nice to see both deer on one day. Certainly, the white-tailed deer is common in the valleys, but the mule deer is usually only seen higher on the mountain sides.
The first deer spotted was a mule-deer buck. It is named for its large (mule-like) ears, but is perhaps more readily identified by its black-tipped rope-like tail. The antlers of this one are still in velvet. 
Then a white-tailed doe was spotted in my yard. After taking pictures and enjoying her company for a short time, we left her alone to browse.
When spotted again at twilight, it became clear that she was browsing for two.
