The Moose were plentiful on my trip to Montana and Idaho, I think I saw 10 of them including these two that were near Modoc Creek, Idaho. The light was not the best when I photographed them but as usual a few minutes after leaving the moose behind the sun broke through the clouds and the afternoon light was wonderful.
A Moose standing near the Willows of Modoc Creek – Nikon D810, f6.3, 1/320, ISO 500, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
All of the Moose I saw still had their winter coats which were bleached and getting ragged. It won’t be long before they have their sleeker, shinier summer coats.
Moose along the road near Modoc Creek – Nikon D810, f7.1, 1/400, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Modoc Creek should be full and rushing along this time of the year from snow melt but it was low and moving slowly. It seems that most of the area in southern Montana and eastern Idaho had a lower than normal snow pack much like we had here in Utah. It worries me actually that this area was so dry.
The Moose were grazing on the spring grasses and after leaving Paul’s Reservoir and heading back out they were there again.
I always enjoy seeing Moose.
Life is good.
Mia
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Enjoyed seeing their winter coat for a change. The drought is serious but amazing how much rain we’ve been getting this week, usually in the afternoon/evening after a sunny day (more like the August pattern).
Love the moose. And hope you get rain. Soon. Drought is a killer.
Exciting shots…moose always strike me as incredibly graceful with those long, slim legs and awkward at the same time…there is something very noble-looking about them, too…and it’s not just their power and their size.
Again great shots. Thanks for sharing these.
Brian
Great images! Let’s hope the water situation improves. At least it was a mild Winter and the wildlife looks very healthy.
I envy you the moose sightings. It’s an animal I’ve always wanted to see, and so far have not been that lucky.
Such a unique animal … beautiful images!!!