
Spring is a common time for animals and birds to have their babies, meaning humans aren’t the only ones celebrating Mother’s Day in the coming week. Many species in the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks such as mule deer time their mating behavior to produce young in the spring, when conditions are more favorable for newly born animals. Longer days mean more time to find food, and the traditionally warmer, wetter temperatures of spring mean more abundant resources for young species.