As I was heading toward Sounkyo Gorge’s popular Momijidani Valley, I saw a fawn cross ahead of me.
I looked around and saw the parent watching, seemingly concerned.
I wanted to continue forward but got the sense that the parent might rush at me.
Between them was a snow mound large enough to completely hide a deer.
The parent stepped determinedly toward the mound, which stood over a meter high, and then, in the next instant, jumped over it.
These animals truly have amazing jumping ability.
The parent finally reached its fawn’s side and seemed relieved.
Deer sometimes jump out unexpectedly, so please watch out for them in areas where encounters are possible, including when driving a car.
Photos: A parent with its fawn in Momojidani Valley, Sounkyo Feb. 20
I looked around and saw the parent watching, seemingly concerned.
I wanted to continue forward but got the sense that the parent might rush at me.
Between them was a snow mound large enough to completely hide a deer.
The parent stepped determinedly toward the mound, which stood over a meter high, and then, in the next instant, jumped over it.
These animals truly have amazing jumping ability.
The parent finally reached its fawn’s side and seemed relieved.
Deer sometimes jump out unexpectedly, so please watch out for them in areas where encounters are possible, including when driving a car.
Photos: A parent with its fawn in Momojidani Valley, Sounkyo Feb. 20
