lauren_larsenn
California Bighorn Sheep
I am so so happy to say that after visiting the Bighorn Sheep off I-84 who were supposedly all moved to other regions in Oregon, not only are most of them still here, but the large alpha male seen in the center here (I named him Steve) was not one of the select few who actually was moved. This particular day it had rained in the gorge and color was everywhere, though I have to say that water and wet plants made climbing the already difficult slope much harder than usual. I actually injured my already problematic back when I slipped on a wet rock and landed on a larger one where my sciatic nerve in my lower back has been having problems. This was a first since I NEVER fall when climbing and I have a lot of experience doing so. But, I did come away with several great group shots of the bighorns as they were particularly calm that day, so all in all it was good.
California Bighorn Sheep
I am so so happy to say that after visiting the Bighorn Sheep off I-84 who were supposedly all moved to other regions in Oregon, not only are most of them still here, but the large alpha male seen in the center here (I named him Steve) was not one of the select few who actually was moved. This particular day it had rained in the gorge and color was everywhere, though I have to say that water and wet plants made climbing the already difficult slope much harder than usual. I actually injured my already problematic back when I slipped on a wet rock and landed on a larger one where my sciatic nerve in my lower back has been having problems. This was a first since I NEVER fall when climbing and I have a lot of experience doing so. But, I did come away with several great group shots of the bighorns as they were particularly calm that day, so all in all it was good.