I'm getting worried about the fawn. It's almost 90 out there.

[sinkingfeeling]

He got up on really wobbly legs and moved up against the house. He's been out there, alone, for almost 8 hours that I know of. Should I just wait until the morning?
I don't think he's more than a day or 2 old.

[MuseRider]

1. Mom will be back.

It is best to not do anything but it is very hard not to. We have them all over the farm some springs and you will walk somewhere and poof! One jumps up and wobbles 15 feet away and then is down again. Moms find them and are probably not very far from your yard. Good luck, it is the hardest thing of all not to be able to love on it or do what you think will protect it. Mom must have thought you were a good place or she never would have left it there. If you are lucky you will occasionally see it again and watch it grow. Bless your heart, really. So many people don't really give a crap, hard to believe but true. ((hugs))

[sinkingfeeling]

6. I'm friendly with lots of deer. Had the same doe have twins about

4 years in a row. I got to see several return. I think this is a grand-fawn of 'Mama'.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Is there a local wildlife agency you can call for advice?

I would start there.

What a cutie!

[Tetrachloride]

3. Call the local Veterinarian or Department of Natural Resources

[Mersky]

4. Might call a local wildlife rescue and ask for advice?

Precious babe cutie will probably bolt if you try to get close.

[2naSalit]

5. Mom will be back, she's feeding most likely.

[Alliepoo]

7. Can you put a bowl of water nearby for it?

And is there a wildlife rescue organization in your area that you can call for advice?

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Put out water, but I think it's too young to drink it.

[cayugafalls]

9. The mom will be back.

They leave when they feel safe, so take it as a compliment.

Rest assured she will be back. We had several fawns grow up in our back yard. I had to be really careful not to disturb them because the mom would leave them for the entire day. I ended up calling an animal rescue and they gave me all the assurance I needed.

I guess they just know when it is a safe spot.

Now we have a fence, so the mom's can't get in our backyard anymore, quite the shame.

Enjoy the little fawns!

[Fla Dem]

10. I would second the advice, of Tetrachloride and Mersky if only to allay your concerns.

[cayugafalls]

11. Activity around the fawn can prevent the mother from returning. I am not suggesting not to call.

It is a good idea.

Just stating my experience and I did call. They told me not to disturb and not preen around the fawn so the mother would feel safe to return. Since this fawn has moved for some reason (ants, heat, etc.) and is now close to the house, it may be hard to not be "present" or "visible".

Here is some supplemental reading.
https://blog.nwf.org/2015/04/finding-a-fawn-what-to-do/

http://www.scwc.org/Library/Animals_FawnHelp.pdf

[Niagara]

12. Sometimes Mom takes 12-24 hours foraging for food.

I know it's a long time, please have some patience.

[Skittles]

13. omg

could she possibly be any cuter?