Moose on the Loose

Living in Colorado, we see our share of wildlife. Antelope, big horn sheep, pikas, elk, deer and once we were about 5 feet away from a black bear (and quickly turned around and went the other way--luckily she was too busy rummaging in the dumpster to notice us). Anyway, the moose is one creature we're not as used to seeing in its natural habitat so it is always a thrill to see one. First we saw this awesome male grazing on willows in a clearing...


And later, as we drove around towards Mark's old cabin (to check out the beetle kill in the area), we ran across Mrs. Moose and her two babes (and yes, we stayed in our car--and--did our civic duty to warn a lady who got our of her car that she better think that through--mama moose are NOT friendly when youngins are involved!!)