The term `piebald`, used to identify a whitetail with at least one extra splotch of white hair, has an interesting origin. 'Pie' means 'mixed up;' 'bald' means 'having a white spot.' To a horseman, a 'piebald' is a horse with black and white splotches; one with brown and white splotches actually is known as a 'skewbald.' What a beautiful creature in our great wild outdoors!
Never seen one like that!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of the piebald coloration for deer, but haven't seen one until the pictures on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one! Is that a local deer Marian? Jack
ReplyDeleteI don't think so Jack...someone sent me these pics and wanted to share them. I don't know where they got it from. Thanks for coming by everyone!
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