Wapiti Spring Herd

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I was out birding when I came across a herd of 60 Wapiti. I stood for an hour waiting for them to come closer so that I could take some photos. They were very aware of my presence and every time the wind gusted (I was up-wind) they would raise their heads to take in my location. Slowly but surely they grazed in my direction and I managed a few photos before a farmer started machinery in the next field. Their tolerance for human presence ended with the noisy machinery and they wandered away into the neighboring forest.
Taken By
Anne Spiers
Taken On
March 23, 2025
Tagged
elk wapiti forest field wild nature spring forage ungulate critter animal herd deer cow mammal wildlife cattle livestock elephant zebra antelope grassland outdoors horse reindeer horn antler terrestrial_animal winter
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3
  • Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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