A deer scratching

All the hunters were out somewhere else when I stepped onto the deck and looked across the creek where a big buck was rubbing his head on the willow limbs.   I showed this photo to the guys at lunchtime..they had not seen a thing where they were.  So maybe someone needs to sit right down in the backyard and wait for this guy in the morning!

I used my 70-300mm and then cropped it closer but I really want a 500mm lens..which is way beyond my budget.   I haven't looked at the used lenses yet so I might find something for Santa to bring me.