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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Evans Escapades in Estes Park–Searching for Baby Elk

We’ve been told it’s Baby Elk season. . .

We know it’s true, because of the report of a lady

getting between a momma elk and her baby. . .not good. . .

but we haven’t seen any babies yet. . .

so we decided to go searching. . .

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The best place to look is the Lake Estes Golf Course. . .there are always tons of elk hanging out there. . .

We saw a few expectant Moms. . .but still no babies. . .

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This expectant Mom has a body guard. . .we know this is so, because we saw this pair earlier patrolling the sandbar in the lake. . .

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anytime this kayaker would get too close. . .the younger elk would squeal, and move towards him. . .you could tell she was on high alert. . .I’m not sure if this qualifies as harassing the elk. . .but it most be awful close.

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We also saw this bald eagle. . .but he was kinda far away. . .we’ll hafta go back and get a better shot.

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of course the majestic Rocky Mountains are always worth a moment of awe. . .I just love them!

 

We have lots more exploring to do. . .so stay tuned!

 

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2 comments:

  1. Is that guy the official elk watcher?? :)

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    1. not exactly sure what he was doing Judy. . .but I do know the elk were having a fit. . .charging at him. . .I kept thinking they would tump him over and I would get a pic. . .but he finally gave up and backed away!

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