Bull Elk enjoys the bachelor life at high altitude

Well, he may not be enjoying being a bachelor but this big guy found himself alone and without a harem. He was hanging out in the rarified air near the top of Trail Ridge Road which reaches an altitude of 12,183 feet. There were actually three bulls up there, one did have a nice little harem of a half dozen ladies all to himself.

The annual rut is winding down now and it is showing on the males. It was clear that they were far less active than in recent weeks and seemed to be less likely to challenge other bulls.

An Elk bull in some beautiful early morning light at high altitude.  (© Tony’s Takes)
An Elk bull in some beautiful early morning light at high altitude. (© Tony’s Takes)

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