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Elk

Cervus canadensis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A large bull elk. He had a harem of at least 6 cows.

Habitat:

Spotted in a conifer forest with open meadows near the Cle Elum River. Cascade mountain foothills.

Reference Links:

Elk - Wikipedia

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Comments (6)
Brian38
Thank you very much Tukup and Zlatan.
Tukup
Beautiful shot Brian. We were disappointed to not see any elk during our week in the Colorado Rockies. There have always been before, but a lot of dogs up around the high cabins now chase them away, I believe. I did post the Bighorn sheep we saw, but no elk. Thanks for sharing a shot of this magnificent animal.
Brian38
Thank you Neil and Greg for your kind words. He certainly wasn't afraid of me - though I was keeping a good distance. It was really interesting watching him interact with his harem.
Neil Ross
Such a cool spotting, Brian. Now that is industrial strength, and I think I would be more frightened of him than I would a big rowdy roo with a bad attitude. I was chased by one years ago, and fear lifted me to the treetops. Awesome photos :)

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