PSA: Not so much for OP as OP did the right thing, but more for everyone else. If you see a fawn alone, check the ears. Curled ears are not a good sign and you should call Fish & Wildlife (or the equivalent authorities). If the ears are not curled, the fawn is likely fine. Fawns do not have a scent and it is common for does to leave their babies in a safe place while they search for food. They will come back for the baby if able to do so.
Puzzleheaded-Run on June 15th, 2020 at 14:37 UTC »
Good on you for not thinking that baby deer needed rescuing!
Edit: https://blog.nwf.org/2015/04/finding-a-fawn-what-to-do/
If you find a baby deer like this, it's mom likely just deposited it there while she goes off and gets food.
agnurse on June 15th, 2020 at 14:50 UTC »
PSA: Not so much for OP as OP did the right thing, but more for everyone else. If you see a fawn alone, check the ears. Curled ears are not a good sign and you should call Fish & Wildlife (or the equivalent authorities). If the ears are not curled, the fawn is likely fine. Fawns do not have a scent and it is common for does to leave their babies in a safe place while they search for food. They will come back for the baby if able to do so.
orangeconman-aphobe on June 15th, 2020 at 17:07 UTC »
Looks like Deer mom picked the perfect spot. No predators and no humans claiming baby was lost or abandoned.