Buck Rubbing 1
This buck entered the field near 6 does, approached a small pine tree and proceeded to shred all limbs and bark from the tree. I was impressed by the way the buck carefully inspected his work after each rubbing sequence and then repeatedly licked the bare stem. As the does moved on toward the timber, he followed.
Photographed in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Read MorePhotographed in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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