Hi, Mom!

I watched this morning as this young mule deer was the last to catch up with the rest of the herd. I thought it endearing as it trotted over to the doe and gave her a lick on the nose. Check out the detail of the shadow!
But this deer kiss may mean more than "sorry I was late," because as the doe started to walk away the young one ducked under her for some nursing and mother dutifully stopped and obliged.
Or maybe the little one just knows how to get its way with mom!