Eastern Chipmunk, Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Tamais striatus

"I am on alert for the first signs of spring, to hear the chance note of some arriving bird, or the striped squirrel's chirp." (Walden)

White-Tailed Deer, Odocoileus virginianus

White Tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

 

White-tailed deer are common throughout New York. They are famous for there distinctive white tail which can been seen as the deer run away. This white flag is to warn other deer of potential predators.

 

 

A spotted fawn seen near the side of the road