Jan 082010
Previously posted on the Spore Lore Forum:
Anyone care to speculate why a deer might wander the sands of north Salmon Creek? Spotted these fresh tracks near the tide line last week?
Dan,
Deer tracks along the tide line:
–What comes to mind to me is how deer are good swimmers. I used to live on the south shore of Long Island (NY) where deer would swim across the bay for a change of food and shelter. Perhaps the Salmon Creek deer are comfortable walking the surf line, an easy and direct transport to fresh food and shelter. Not too many people at 3AM, either.
–I wonder if the deer seek salt at the tide line, like a salt lick, during winter cold snaps.
Walking the beach — what a great place for questions!
Tony