the elk group
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We have returned from our travels and it was truly a "photo feast". I came back with over 3000 images so it will be a long editing process. I will post a few at a time as I get them sorted and filed.
There were several elk herds in the park; the following images are of two different herds at varying elevations.
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Two younger North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) bulls practicing their skills at sparing in preparation for the time of year when they enter the ring to see which bull dominates and controls the harem of eligible cows. This observation was recorded along the highway in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
23 November, 2016.
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The North American elk, or wapiti, is the largest form of the red deer species Cervus elaphus. In general appearance elk are obviously kin to the well-known white-tailed deer. However, elk are much larger. An adult bull elk stands about 150 cm tall at the shoulder and weighs about 300 to 350 kg, although some large bulls approach 500 kg in late summer before the rut, or breeding season. Cows are substantially smaller but still have a shoulder height of 135 cm and an adult weight of around 250 kg.
North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) or "Wapiti" bull pursuing a number of cows and calves in the pine woods in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. He spent a lot of time pursuing and herding these cows to keep them in a tight group.
19 September, 2016.
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After many visits to Elk Island National Park, I finally caught an Elk. This was taken shortly after sun-up. It was just below freezing and that is frost on the Elk.
... is wishing you a happy Monday !
Elk bull / Wapiti (Cervus canadensis)
close to Athabasca River
Pine Bungalows, Jasper, AB, Canada
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It's that time of year again. The elk rut is under way, and I must go. I'm not sure how many years we've attended this exciting nature event, but I'm not tired of it yet. So we're going back to Colorado to observe and photograph the rut activity...and Wyoming for maybe a few moose. I'll be away from Flickr for a couple of weeks.
Elk Mountain offers sub-alpine vegetation, with superb views. It is moderately challenging year-round destination for hikers in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack area, and can be enjoyed in a half or full day excursion. In the distance is Sumas Prairie, part of the eastern Fraser Valley, with the Coast Mountain Range on the horizon.
North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) stalking through the woods in response to the bugle or call of another bull elk. This interaction occurred near the town of Jasper in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
19 September, 2016.
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North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) with an attitude towards photographers taking its picture. It was interesting watching different behaviour by this bull and several others in a small group one afternoon last fall in Jasper National park, Alberta, Canada.
23 November, 2016.
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This bull elk was pawing, snorting and warning an incoming bull that he wasn't into sharing his harum. He was bigger and better equipped. The other bull wisely took notice and tried his luck elsewhere.
Nature is so entertaining huh?
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