I just walked out past the cabin, solo, quiet and ever alert to be wildlife that frequent the wetland. Looking to my right I see, in a strong ray of sunlight, an unfamiliar tree. A bit of magnificent movement revealed not golden branches but a the big brown head of a HUGE bull elk. After staring at each other for some minutes both slowly turned away at the same time I to come back home to tell you about this, he to continue on his stealthy way with what is likely an ever increasing harem.
I have seen several herds here at 2750 in the past years ( Ariel spotted the first one about 3 years ago as she drove up at night). There have been at least 2 groups come through every year as they head up the levee to cross the Snake. This is the first elk I have seen in daylight and up close. What a privilege! I am grateful, really, for everything about living here.
Think i will post on annecam about this. it was such a unique experience.
And a possum came and visited Laurie in her lair -- walked right up to the door and peered in. Different critters, different visitations!
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