What a great picture. Deer, moose, rabbits and other herbivores will often leave their young somewhere safe and camouflaged while they go off (not too far usually) to forage. If the mom were to stay around it would be a sure sign for predators. Seems weird, but it's much safer for the babies. We had a moose calf turned into us a few years ago that some kind citizens thought was orphaned. We took it back to the spot where they found it and there was mom frantically looking for it. What a nice reunion that was.
We had one here at work last year, and luckily the mom showed up for it.....it worries me so much!!!! Your baby is adorable. Thank God for happy endings! Glad yours had one Gay!