A contented family trio

@JudyEv (340216)
Rockingham, Australia
November 19, 2020 7:25pm CST
Believe it or not, I try to limit my posts about kangaroos but I couldn’t resist this snap when a family group came to get a drink at the blue container. The bucks only hang around the does at certain times of the year but we are seeing a lot of this one lately. The doe with him is the one most frequently near the house. And the joey starred on my video just a few days ago. They all have tiny white spots on their foreheads. The buck is getting more used to our presence, or at least he is getting more used to being around the house. He is pretty relaxed here but was off and moving a few moments later when the doe and joey left.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46962)
• India
20 Nov 20
They look like enjoying themselves. You keep water for them regularly? I do enjoy the Kangaroo posts.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46962)
• India
20 Nov 20
@JudyEv So lot for Kangaroos to explore !
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46962)
• India
21 Nov 20
@JudyEv Yes. The good part is that they have the space to enjoy, and you can watch them from a distance, without any fear of being attacked. Perhaps, in our places, we cannot have such an amicable thing. We have so many street dogs. Some people do adopt them, but everyone cannot afford them financially or in terms of carrying on their daily lives with them. Dog Houses are almost non-existent. Perhaps we would see some changes in the years to come, but nothing quickly as yet.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
In the summer, in particular we have four or five watering points over the 18 acres. There is also a small dam but it dries up in the summer.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72141)
• United States
20 Nov 20
Do you think they are from the same bloodline is why they have the white spots on their forehead?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
It could be because the do tend to stay in the same area. However, some does have them but the joeys don't so it's hard to say. Here is one that has a lot of white. I never saw it as an adult though.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72141)
• United States
20 Nov 20
@JudyEv interesting looks kind of like a piebald deer I saw a few weeks ago.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
@shaggin Do you see many deer that are unusually coloured?
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50256)
• United States
20 Nov 20
I love your kangaroo posts.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
That's good because I do like sharing my excitement when something a bit different happens.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Nov 20
I truly enjoy your kangaroo posts. Keep them coming!
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46962)
• India
22 Nov 20
@JudyEv Yet do not go too close to Kangaroos, or they might become aware!
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46962)
• India
23 Nov 20
@JudyEv Surely !
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
I'll be keeping my eyes open for more opportunities!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
20 Nov 20
@JudyEv I am glad he is getting comfortable around you. I like the picture that was taken for the post.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 20
@Hannihar Several come quite close to the house including this little group. They do seem to be more comfortable around us.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
Once, the bucks never came near the house but do more so now.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
22 Nov 20
@JudyEv So now they come near the house? Maybe they were checking you out and now feel comfortable around you?
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
20 Nov 20
They do look like a happy family with momma checking on them all the time
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
The one lying down is the buck. The middle-size one is the mother and the little one the joey. You don't often see such a group. Usually it's just Mum with her joey and perhaps a yearling as well.
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Bojel
@jobelbojel (35634)
• Philippines
20 Nov 20
He is really relaxed maybe thinking of what is ahead that morning.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
Yes, that could be. Maybe he'll have to fight another buck later.
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Mpho Ashworth
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
20 Nov 20
It's a lovely picture, so I don't blame you. Thaks for sharing
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Mpho Ashworth
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
22 Nov 20
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
You're welcome. I'm pleased you like seeing them.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139742)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Nov 20
I never tire of hearing about the kangaroos near your house.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
That's so nice to hear as I love sharing little snippets about them.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
20 Nov 20
The big one on the left surely looks relaxed and fearless.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
21 Nov 20
@JudyEv Absolutely, he is there to show that that is his place.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
He looks like he owns the place, doesn't he?
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106361)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Nov 20
Great shot.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106361)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Nov 20
@JudyEv They will get more used to you if you just keep going out.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
Thanks. These three are becoming quite used to being around the house but they're quick to go if we show ourselves.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
@wolfgirl569 That's true. In the paddock, they mostly just keep an eye on us now without rushing off so they're getting better.
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rakski
@rakski (123296)
• Philippines
20 Nov 20
They look pretty relaxed out there.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
All is right with their world, isn't it? lol
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rakski
@rakski (123296)
• Philippines
20 Nov 20
@JudyEv that is true!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
20 Nov 20
Love the pic. We in America consider this a perk of living in Australia.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Tourists are always very keen to see their first kangaroo.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
20 Nov 20
Oh, beautiful photography, it's amazing to me that you always manage to take pictures of them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Most of the time they don't see me but sometimes I just get lucky with a photo.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
@Nevena83 No, not these ones. Maybe one day they'll be tame enough for us to touch them.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
21 Nov 20
@JudyEv Have you ever been able to get close enough to touch them?
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180809)
• United States
20 Nov 20
We don't seem to see many bucks around here for some reason.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180809)
• United States
21 Nov 20
@JudyEv They are probably taking it easy in the thicker while the female does all the work..typical man..lo!.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Our bucks seem to be even more timid than the does, for some reason.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
@snowy22315 That wouldn't surprise me in the least. lol
much2say
@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Nov 20
Pretty soon you will have real names for them ! I am always still amazed that kangaroos actually roam around your property!
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much2say
@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Nov 20
@JudyEv True, but we don't get deer in our area either .
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Maybe if you think about them as akin to deer, it would be easier.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
20 Nov 20
Oh, you don’t have to limit kangaroo posts on my account!!! So cute!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Thanks for the positive words. lol
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61155)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Nov 20
So sweet. I love that you give them water.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 20
There is a small dam on the place but it dries up during summer. It is more important to provide them with water in our country. Mostly there is always feed available.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
20 Nov 20
They are feeling at home in your yard. It is nice to see them in your posts.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Thanks. They look very comfortable here, don't they?
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Thelma
@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
21 Nov 20
@JudyEv You are welcome. Yes, they look comfortable in your place.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Nov 20
What a great photo. Always good to see these roos.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 20
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoy them.
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