Where the deer and the antelope play...

Discuss garden critters and wildlife, good or bad, such as birds, mammals, insects, etc.

Moderator: Chris_W

User avatar
PeggyC
Posts: 4545
Joined: Oct 18, 2001 8:00 pm
Location: TEXAS!

Where the deer and the antelope play...

Post by PeggyC »

Well, how about an elk? :roll: :lol:
Attachments
Elk.jpg
"A friend is someone who knows the song of your soul and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

PeggyC's Hosta List
oldcoot
Posts: 3823
Joined: Jan 12, 2004 12:21 pm
USDA Zone: 8
Location: Rock Hill, S.C. USA

And where did you find him..........

Post by oldcoot »

That's a big annimal. Glad I don't have any of HiM down here

That Funny & Friendly Old Coot, named John, saying" Spring, in 39 Days"
There may be snow in the garden, but there will always be eternal springtime in the heart of this old gardner - Saying of Old Coot
Annie
Posts: 2363
Joined: Feb 01, 2003 6:54 pm
USDA Zone: 5
Location: Central IL

Post by Annie »

Those things are HUGE! Or they look big on tv LOL.
I've never seen one in real life!
That pic looks like a poster.
Very nice!!!
If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn. ~Andrew Mason

~~Annie~~
User avatar
PeggyC
Posts: 4545
Joined: Oct 18, 2001 8:00 pm
Location: TEXAS!

Post by PeggyC »

:lol: They are bigger than deer.
"A friend is someone who knows the song of your soul and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

PeggyC's Hosta List
Annie
Posts: 2363
Joined: Feb 01, 2003 6:54 pm
USDA Zone: 5
Location: Central IL

Post by Annie »

Aren't they the ones that make a rea high pitched noise??
I always thought that was funny comming from such a big animal :lol: Sounds like a bird!
If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn. ~Andrew Mason

~~Annie~~
KellieD
Posts: 1768
Joined: Oct 29, 2001 8:00 pm
Location: Western Washington

Post by KellieD »

I've seen more elk herds in the last six months than I have seen in my entire life!
One field routinely hosts a herd of about 60, another herd crossed the highway to graze on the church lawn. A smaller herd was grazing on the steep hill where the highway exits. They were so close and above me. :eek: Cool underbellies!
Then there is the herd that crosses through my backyard to get to the other side. Thank goodness they prefer the buttercups!
User avatar
Old earth dog
Posts: 7003
Joined: Aug 31, 2002 8:00 pm
Location: St. Louis Mo zone 6 bordered on 5

Post by Old earth dog »

We have Lone Elk Park right outside St. Louis with elk and bison. The elk look like draft horses with antlers, :eek: but soooo :cool: .
User avatar
patsue53
Posts: 5240
Joined: Aug 23, 2002 8:00 pm
Location: NW Illinois
Contact:

Post by patsue53 »

:lol: :lol: Alright Peg, come clean. You aren't trying to make us believe that guy wandered in from your corn field in central Illinois???? :lol: :lol:
User avatar
Tundra_Queen
Posts: 5743
Joined: Oct 07, 2001 8:00 pm
Location: Northern Ontario Zone 2
Contact:

Post by Tundra_Queen »

HOLY COW!! :eek: err I meman elk! that would like having a moose walk thru my yard! :eek:

Debbie


Image
User avatar
newtohosta-no more
Posts: 15270
Joined: Oct 25, 2001 8:00 pm
Location: Ohio, Zone 5

Post by newtohosta-no more »

They are massive looking creatures! Do they really make a high pitched sound? I didn't know that!
Nice pic! :D
~JOAN~
My Hosta List

Tomorrow is promised to no one, so love and laugh today.
User avatar
PeggyC
Posts: 4545
Joined: Oct 18, 2001 8:00 pm
Location: TEXAS!

Post by PeggyC »

Joan, they do make a high pitched sound -- especially during "fall rut" (mating season). :oops:

If you go to the link below, go about 1/3 down the page and there is a link to an elk bugle! :P

http://www.hedgesoutdoors.com/elkcountry.html
"A friend is someone who knows the song of your soul and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

PeggyC's Hosta List
New Topic Post Reply