St Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach Florida

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This is a state park that on one side backs up to the white sand, and the other side up to the bay. As you can see by the picture this is not a normal green park where everyone can run all over. It is a protected environment for our deer, black bear, and many more animals that find their way to this park. To exercise we have a mile and half trail we can be deep in the woods for a bit then you come out by the bay. As I walked, I saw two deer. The larger of the two walked off a little further trying to disclose herself. However this young lady held her ground. I very slowly approached her and spoke softly and finally managed to give her a few raw peanuts. She ate them while momma is standing off in the distance and I could not coax her to come eat too. I only have my cell phone with me but I actually got up to about a foot or so from her. The doe knew I had more peanuts so she actually slowly walked up to me and put her nose in my extended hand. Unfortunately I could not multitask that picture and I was afraid hearing the click might make her bolt. I love our park here for the natural affect and has not been torn down or done away with for more beach. I hope everyone enjoys the beautiful closeup of this doe.