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Morning Roadblock Photos

On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:59:58 GMT

After our Starbucks run we encountered an early morning roadblock.

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On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:07:15 GMT

We waited patiently for a few minutes. He did not move. Bull elk are grumpy now because they are in rut. We moved closer trying to get him to move aside. You can judge his size knowing this was taken from a 4-wheel drive Chevy Tahoe that has a running board step for us to use to get into the vehicle.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:25:57 GMT

Aww...baby needs to go home. Such a beautiful sight...this elk gifted you with this experience! How wonderful that you live in an area where you have this connection with wildlife.

In Alaska, it would seem that the wildlife considers all landscape their home. During my visit, frequently wildlife sauntering/standing on the highway. Such a majestic state Alaska...raw beauty.

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MamaWick — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:19:05 GMT

Oh, how I love this ❤❤

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Kachina624 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:40:47 GMT

It must take a lot of patience to live in an area with so much wildlife on the roads. It's a thrill to see a big bull the first time, then it could become a major annoyance, especially if one was in a hurry.

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On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:53:04 GMT

We still get a thrill every time we see them. Most of the locals here are laid back, and it is no big deal to wait a few minutes.

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Jk9 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:56:39 GMT

Love that! In upper SC ours are usually a deer or wild turkey (if we're lucky) or a skunk! lol

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freakygirl — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:18:53 GMT

i love it! 😆 second photo he's like, yeah, whatever

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Patriot3 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:57:04 GMT

Weren't you worried that he might charge at the car? He's beautiful, but powerful!!

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Jk9 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:57:38 GMT

@On It I always love to see your photos. We have lots of wildlife as I live "in the country" but yours is so different and something I don't get to see (and stop for) daily. Thank you for posting!

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On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:06:43 GMT

@Patriot3 wrote:
Weren't you worried that he might charge at the car? He's beautiful, but powerful!!

I have not heard of one charging a car here in the village. Our wild animals are "street smart" since they are aware and live with humans and vehicles. He was showing us who is in charge. He left when he was ready and not a second before. We were very respectful and eased closer to him. The cars traveling in the opposite direction were able to pass at a slow speed.

I would not have left the safety of the car to get a better photo. An elk bull during rut is not something I want to anger.

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On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:14:03 GMT

@freakygirl wrote:
i love it! 😆 second photo he's like, yeah, whatever

Thank you for mentioning his attitude. I saw the same thing. When you zoom in on his head, you can see his expression clearly.

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On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:19:22 GMT

@Jk9 wrote:
@On It I always love to see your photos. We have lots of wildlife as I live "in the country" but yours is so different and something I don't get to see (and stop for) daily. Thank you for posting!

Thank you. I enjoy sharing and am glad you enjoy the photos.

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BlueFinch — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:12:04 GMT

What a beautiful creature. I would have waited as long as he needed, enjoying every moment.

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luvzchiz — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:16:06 GMT

@On It What fantastic pictures! I love them. That buck appears to be staying, I'll move when I'm good and ready!" I, too, would wait and just admire him.

Thanks for posting.

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tiny 2 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:23:50 GMT

Excuse me but you need to understand that I AM THE BOSS HERE!!!!!!!

Handsome Fella!!!

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RedTop — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:36:01 GMT

WV has enough annoyance with deer and bear; we don't need anything else!

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on the bay — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:44:13 GMT

I love him!:heart,

I always look forward to your pictures too @On It!

I hope those dark spots on him are part of his fur and not some kind of buck shot? Probably not I hope?!

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goldensrbest — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:45:51 GMT

What a lovely, wild creature.

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On It — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:01:55 GMT

@on the bay You were correct in thinking the spots were part of his winter coat that is forming. The elk were slick and shiny all during the summer. They are beginning to look a little shaggy as temperatures drop. Today, our morning low was 37.