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Originally Posted by NP_Complete
Maybe it's not common knowledge because I don't think I knew this until a few years ago, but deer "stash" their fawns in what they deem safe places for lengths of time while they go off and do deer things. Fawns are spotted for camouflage and are very still and will usually stay where they've been stashed. If you find a fawn alone, the best course of action is to do nothing because mama will come back. Of course if it's been days or if the fawn appears injured or sick, then probably best to call a wildlife place and let the professionals deal with it.
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Oh, this is really interesting. I'll mention that to him in case he sees another one. Perhaps that's what happened here, as the mother did come back. He said he thought maybe the fawn had gotten lost and the mother (doe?) maybe had to tend to another baby (do they have more than one? I feel like I should know this...) and couldn't go look for this one.
I did suggest calling a wildlife place. I actually used to be friends with someone who worked doing wildlife rehab (we lost touch when she moved out of state).
ETA: Also, lol to "do deer things."