White-tailed fawn and doe

These beautiful deer crossed the road well ahead of me when I was on my way to Brown-Lowery Provincial Park on 26 August 2012. Light was not good within the trees and I had just a quick moment to pull over and get a shot before a car came barrelling down the road and the deer disappeared. I never seem to get photos of fawns with their beautiful spots, so was happy to get even a half decent shot. I guess no one else turned up at the meeting place for this trip - I had decided to drive straight to the park, but hadn't told anyone my plans. After waiting an extra half hour at the park, I realized no one else had been able, or wanted, to go. The forest sure looked dark before the sun reached it and, even though there was one vehicle parked there, I just didn't fancy going in there. I thought the bears and cougars might still be looking for their breakfast, lol! So, I drove out to Maclean Pond, off Elbow Falls Trail, and had a look around. Funny how things work out - I was amazed and delighted to come across several small Strawberries and Cream fungi hidden in the grass under the Spruce (?) trees. The previous day, I had been on a mushroom foray in West Bragg Creek, and one of the fungi species we were keeping our eyes open for was Strawberries and Cream - but we were out of luck. Couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted them at Maclean Pond. My last photo posted today shows a close-up view of one of these strange fungi. On my way home from Maclean Pond, I decided to call in at the west end of Fish Creek Park, as I have found various species of fungi there before. Was happy to find several little Earth Star fungi (image posted yesterday). So, it definitely turned out to be a rewarding day.