Just A Snack
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Just A Snack
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture & Enhancement
Description
Elk or wapiti is one of the largest species within the deer family in the world roaming through vast areas, from very high elevations to the lowlands. During winter when snow drifts deep in the mountains, these grazing animals have no choice but to migrate downward to where they can get food. When this happens, elk begin gathering together in large herds, remaining in those groups throughout the winter.
This elk (in velvet) was found munching on some roadside plants along Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. I found him somewhere between 10,000 and 11,000 feet MSL. It was too hot down below for him I guess...
Image copyright 2019 Jon Burch Photography
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July 27th, 2019
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