This morning looking out the back window as I am making the 1st pot of Joe, I see something moving in the brushy area just beyond the trees in the backyard. Always being curious, especially when it comes to seeing wildlife around here I stand there waiting another minute for a good look. I could smell the coffee brewing at the same time, so it was an easy wait knowing a hot cup of coffee was soon to be had.
It has been nearly two springs since we have have a Moose actually in the yard we see lots of tracks but rarely get a glimpse of the actual visitor, and to my delight it was a yearling walking through and browsing along the way. She (not sure it was but ya know) was a little scruffy in the pelt but looked good and healthy none the less. She stayed for almost an hour moving rather slowly through the area I had to clean up as a result of some fierce winds in March. With very little leaves on the trees yet it was relatively easy to watch her for a good portion of that time.
I was a bit concerned though that she was not with a mature cow, as she seemed just a bit young to be on her own. Never did get a view of anyone else with her, perhaps she lost her mother this winter or to a passing vehicle - We are ussually the place to stop for folsk to tell us when they spot a downed Moose. When they start coming out of the woods in Mar/Apr they seem to be confused about pathways and POP out in uncommon places that we can almost count on during the summer months. This is not a good scenario for either them nor us/you as you pass by - Please be careful through here!
I did get a couple fair pictures of her, and in one she is looking back at me as I was likely making a bit to much noise, she cared less though and went back to browsing. Moose have little to fear in Northern New Hampshire, so I was of little concern.
I will post the pictures in an album in the next couple days. This is a process due to being on dial-up for connectivity.
Next week is really busy, so I have to commit to doing this stuff this week.
Till Soon!
