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Michigan DNR says expect to start seeing fawns in May and June - but enjoy from a distance -video
Craig Routzahn
Fri, 05 May 2017 09:40:01 EDT
A thicket, a patch of tall grass and a quiet spot in your back yard – what do they all have in common? They all are places where fawns have been found. For the first few weeks of a white-tailed fawn’s life, its mother will hide it in secluded locations. This behavior helps reduce the potential of predators finding the fawn. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources notes a fawn’s spots are excellent camouflage and will help it stay hidden from predators. In addition to being hidden by its mother and having its own spotted camouflage, fawns have another adaptation to help them survive – they are virtually odorless when they are young. Hannah Schauer, Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife communications and education coordinator said “If you find a fawn alone, do not touch it,” adding " There is a good chance it is supposed to be there.” It is not uncommon for deer to leave a fawn unattended so as not to draw attention to where the fawn is hidden. The mother will return periodically to nurse her fawn when she feels it is safe. For your safety, as well as that of the animals, it is critical that wild animals retain their natural fear of humans. The Michigan DNR has a video on the problem of people interfering with fawns in the wild which can be viewed below.
