MORE CRITTERS

When my work shift was finished yesterday evening, and after feeding Sami, the next order of business was a short doggy walk. A couple of RV spaces away from where we're parked, we literally almost ran into this young Mule Deer Buck. Sami walked back and forth, trying to sniff what was up with this creature that seemingly had no fear. In fact, at one point, it started to approach the little Beagle. After last years experience, where one of the female Elk struck Sami on the head with one of her front hooves, I kept the leash ready to pull her away from this potential adversary. After Sam completed her business, we left the deer to continue doing whatever it was doing.

These next 3 photos were taken through one of the drivers side windows of the motor home.

I know, last year I went through this same posting of critter pictures, as they paraded almost daily by the motor home. It will become more routine as time goes on, and at some point, I'll quit trying to play the role of wild life photographer. But, for now, watching these magnificent creatures up close and personal, never seems to get old.

The antlers on this Rocky Mountain Elk are just starting to grow. By the end of summer, they will be huge!

This Elk Cow was just a few feet away from the motor home.

Now, this wild beast is another story! Classified as a domestic critter, it's sometimes difficult to believe she's anything but domestic, especially when she's terrorizing the poor old Beagle who just wants to sleep. Her uncanny ability to find an open door, and jump to the highest reaches in the motor home, classifies her as more monkey than cat. I'm sure if I had cat telepathy, the thought in this picture would be "what trouble can I get into next"?