Bull Elk keeps a close eye on things
Taken at the end of September at the height of the rut, this big guy was running himself frantic keeping his harem together. At one point he suddenly stopped and…
Elk calf demonstrates its opinion of Mondays (or perhaps photographers)
Few people are happy to see Monday come along and some wildlife might even agree. This young elk stuck its tongue out at me and I am choosing to use…
Elk calf really wants to play with a duck
This was a lot of fun to watch. This calf was wading in a pond when a duck arrived to go for a swim. The little guy (or gal) was…
Sounds of September: Elk bull bugles to ward off competitors
If you had to pick a single sound for the month of September in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, it most likely would be the bugle of Elk bulls. By the end…
Serious bull!
The Elk rut is in full swing and the bulls are working feverishly to gather their harem - and keep them together. This big guy had about 12 cows he…
Elk bulls put on pre-rut show
These two bulls appeared to be getting an early start on the rut as they sized each other up. The smaller one on the left would come up, raise its…