Adult birds hide these fledglings in bushes while looking for food. If the bird is not in any immediate danger from other animals, place it under some thick brush and leave it alone. The parents won't return to care for it if you are nearby. Top of Page Living with Deer Deer are widespread and common. Though they prefer chaparral, they will adjust to just about any open space they can find.
Canyons surrounded by houses are common places for a small herd of deer.
The problems occur when they wander out to the busy street or when they begin choosing your roses over weeds. Most people do not object to a deer visitor until it becomes attracted to their garden. A regular six foot fence is a deterrent, but a healthy adult can spring over it in a single bound. Deer are learning to adapt to the small patches of wilderness left in urban districts. The best way to control deer is with fencing.