Let us introduce you to Spike. The top photo was taken in July and this one was taken in June 2006.
We named Spike because in April he had tiny antlers which were not much bigger than chopsticks. He missed being labelled a "fawn" and going to Omega Park because of these two spikes indicating his male status. Omega Park wanted only does and fawns for a trail area in their reserve where guests can walk three kilometres through a beautiful Laurentian Shield landscape and catch sight of our 89 Odessa deer (plus at least 4 new fawns)who have made themselves at home.
His small antlers shed in May as did those of all the bucks and you can see from the pictures in June and July how much his antlers have grown. Here's the lastest picture of his antlers in August:
Spike's got a lot of personality for such a small, young deer. He is genuinely interested in people and likes to watch them. He doesn't come too close to feeders yet but he enjoys all the food that comes his way: corn, apples and carrots (in that order).
We think Spike is likely to become one of our most social deer. Everyday he gets a little bolder and communicates a little more.
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