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Readying for Winter

Readying for Winter

This doe is losing her reddish brown summer coat, and growing her heavier gray winter coat. If you look closely you can see my reflection in her eye....
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This doe is losing her reddish brown summer coat, and growing her heavier gray winter coat. If you look closely you can see my reflection in her eye.
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Sep, 2014

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