Deer recognize all natural movements such as the swayingof branches, the movements of small animals, the flight ofbirds, etc., and pay them no heed. But, they instantly recog-nize any unnatural movement or object which puts them onthe alert until they are satisfied that these movements orobjects are harmless.
Deer are curious. If they see an object or hear a sound thatseems unnatural, they will cautiously investigate by circlingaround, peeping from behind bushes and testing the air forscent. Sometimes they will take flight for a short distance thenturn and look things over.
They have a full bag of tricks. If they think they are beingtrailed, they will back track, circle around, hide in the bushesand watch the hunter pass by them. They will, sometimes,actually follow him.
