Yesterday, on an early morning drive
to my cabin, I saw the largest herd of elk I have ever seen. I would estimate the herd numbered over two
hundred animals. After glimpsing the elk
in a meadow as I drove along the highway, I pulled my truck over and then threaded
my way though some thick brush on foot for a closer look.
I managed to sneak to within something
just a bit over a stone throw from the elk and stood there in a thicket of
stick willow watching and listening.
That’s the thing: listening.
Elk cows and calves chirp, whistle,
and mew—sounding birds more than anything.
The meadow was filled with birdsong as I watched.
I stood there for several minutes,
taking in the sights and sounds.
Before I left the elk herd, I managed
the photographs posted below. I have
also posted a YouTube video featuring elk chirping and singing.
--Mitchell Hegman
Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NKeP2118fM
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