Black (Melanistic) Fawn

[DeeDubya]

Pretty rare by most accounts. I've only seen one other and it was not as dark.

 

[k0ua]

I have seen a lot of deer, and see them here every day, sometimes by the dozen, but I have never seen one of those.

 

[deanocraft]

Awesome! I've never seen nor heard of one... but apparently, they do exist!

 

[dieselcrawler]

Albino? Seen pictures. Piebald? (Mix albino/normal) yes, seen one live in the woods. Melanistic? Never heard of it, let alone seen one...

 

[George2615]

We have white deer in NY. They are not albino but are white. There is a thriving herd of them living on the former Seneca Army Depot for many years now. Never seen a black deer.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Is that welded wire on your deck railing? How's it held in place?
Oh, and cool deer...

 

[DeeDubya]

Is that welded wire on your deck railing? How's it held in place?
Oh, and cool deer...

Galvanized cattle panels cut to replace the 2x6 railing so I could watch the animals while I enjoy my evening cigar. It's only on the back deck, not in front where aesthetics come into play. Keeps the grandkids safe but allows a good view. I drilled a hole for each wire through the deck and the sides and top are clamped between 1x2's.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Galvanized cattle panels cut to replace the 2x6 railing so I could watch the animals while I enjoy my evening cigar. It's only on the back deck, not in front where aesthetics come into play. Keeps the grandkids safe but allows a good view. I drilled a hole for each wire through the deck and the sides and top are clamped between 1x2's.

Interesting. Thanks. :thumbsup:

 

[Mendonsy]

I have never seen a black deer but black squirrels are actually quite common in this area. I have seen a few of them around for a long time but in the last few years they are up to about 10% of the squirrel population around here.

 

[MF283]

That is very interesting, like the deck as well:thumbsup: