Young Elk bull weathers a ground blizzard
One for Wapiti Wednesday and a throwback to mid-September. At lower elevations in Rocky Mountain National Park, conditions were mild and pleasant. However, as I neared the top of Old…
Bugling big boy
The annual Elk rut is over and they have settled down and are preparing for a long, cold winter. This image was taken back in the middle of September at…
Closeup of Elk bull keeping watch on his harem
Closeup of Elk bull keeping watch on his harem. Taken a couple of weeks ago, this big fella had his harem of 10 near Mary's Lake in Estes Park, away…
Elk calf enjoys a grassy dinner
We spent the weekend in Estes Park, Colorado, touring Rocky Mountain National Park each day. Photo opportunities were a bit rare for me but yesterday evening this one came along…
Bull Elk chases after the ladies for Wapiti Wednesday
With hormones raging, the Elk rut is in full swing and the males are doing their best to gather up their harems. This particular guy, while a good-sized specimen for…
Bull Elk engage in pre-rut posturing
One for Wapiti Wednesday that was taken this past Saturday in Rocky Mountain National Park. The rut is still a few weeks away but you can get a sense that…