Wapiti Spring Herd

Description

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 wild herd ungulate nature animals cow forest field critter animal deer mammal wildlife grassland outdoors antelope horse terrestrial_animal