Well, the best made plans went out the window today.  No outdoor activities for me.  I did however get my house cleaned and was able to take in lots of backyard animal and bird action.

The youngsters from the herd of seven white tails came bounding into the yard this morning.  They left the adults behind.  The trio came in for a little snack but kept watching for the adults who never did arrive.

I refilled the grain dish in case the adults were to show up but found a strange visitor feeding there.  A stray cat has been frequenting the yard and must have decided to become a

vegetarian today.  It was eating the grain that I set out for the deer.  I haven't seen that before.

The birds were busy at the feeders.  The redpolls showed up in a small flock and took turns with the grosbeaks at a tray feeder.  I'm glad the cat ate and left because many of the birds were feeding off the ground as well.

The deer showed up in the late afternoon.  A couple of bucks came into the yard first.  I recognized them from another visit; one male white tail and one male mule deer.  The male with the antlers appeared to be the leader; not letting the other come to feed.  

It wasn't long after they showed up that the herd of seven white tails came stampeding through the trees.  The little ones got quite the surprise when the males took after them and wouldn't allow them at the dish.  Round and round the yard they went.  It wasn't until the males left that the fawns and does could eat.

The day was beautiful; blue sky and sunshine.  I wish I could have been outside to enjoy it.