You never know what you will find hidden in the willows is what this guy was probably thinking when he noticed we were peeking in from the edge of his terrain. It always amazes me just how easy a creature the size of the moose can disappear from your sight with a simple step or two into the willows. Photographed near Cottonwood pass in Colorado.
nature has no boss 
What a handsome fellow! Fun to see and an awesome capture.
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There is no denying he was a healthy fellow and fun to observe.
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Strong looking fellow !
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HI, he was big and healthy looking. Hope your day is going well.
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& yours also š
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He’s magnificent!
Sadly, there are so many ticks in the Northeast (particularly Maine, where the biggest herds are), that the moose here are developing anemia, with young and old dying from it. A sad state of affairs as their numbers are finally recovering from past near eradication.
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Hi Eliza, I have read about the declining moose populations due to the increased number of ticks which in turn is suggested to be linked to warmer winters from global warming. I am not sure how it will play out but it seems grim for the moose in the NE.
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What a beautiful animal–also dangerous! Was he surprised? Did he move slowly out of sight or fast?
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HI, Moose can indeed be dangerous if provoked but luckily we kept our distance and gave him his space.
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Live that guy! Great capture Mike š
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Thanks Val, her was a big guy and fun to watch going about his morning routine.
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