Weekend of 25-26 Apr. Ruffed Grouse,Loons & Elk

Pair of Loons on Dennison TMA Saturday morning.

 

And another pair on Gander Lake in the evening.

Then we have a Male Ruffed Grouse displaying in an attempt to entaice a hen across the road. She ain't having any of it. And he leaves unfulfilled.

   
Then Sunday evening just after 6. A small herd of 7 Elk. at least 3 sporting radio collars.
They were content to just stand and watch me as long as I stayed where I was. But when I started moving closer they moved away keeping the same distance between us. The first picture shows 5 of the 7 with the other  2 out of the frame.

Some were grazing unconcernedly

While others watched me.

 

Note the collar.

Then when they had had enough of me they assembled and prepared to move off.