#elkrut
Wildlife is here on Wednesday #WildlifeWednesday

"Being Watched"

A Bull Elk during an Elk Rut does not like anyone near his cow harem. The look tells me to stay back. #BullElk #Elk #ElkRut #RMNP #WildlifePhotography
#Photography #EastCoastKin
January 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
QP Wednesday full of Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday

"September Sounds in Rocky Mountains"

The Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain NP produces the sound of the bull elk bugling to attract females. This big boy was close and the bugle sound was mesmerizing. #ElkRut #BullElk #RMNP #Photography
January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
While the elk rut winds down here in the Rocky Mountains, there are lingering remnants of the spirit of the season.

#WildlifePhotography #ElkRut #BullElk #ElkBugle #LifeInNature
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
October 15, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Today is National Boyfriend Day #NationalBoyfriendsDay

“Bull Elk Bugling To The Cows”

The Bull Elk tries to attract the cows and keep them around. The Elk Rut is a very busy time for the boyfriends #BullElk #ElkRut #RMNP
October 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This would-be king was anxiously pacing the boundary of his harem, quite agitated with a few contenders nearby hoping to herd away some of his cows. True battles are rare, but these moments are no less palpable.
#WildlifePhotography #FallIsInTheAir #BullElk #ElkRut #LifeInNature
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My shot of fall colors & an animal #FallColors

“RMNP Camouflaged Bull Elk”

Fall is the Elk Rut. this Bull has grass on his head (called a salad) from creating a wallow. The grass falls from his antlers to his head when he lifts his head. #ElkRut #RMNP
September 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Wildlife Wednesday #WildlifeWednesday

“September Sounds in Rocky Mountains”

The Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park produces the sound of the bull elk bugling to attract females. This big boy was close and the bugle sound was mesmerizing. #ElkRut #BullElk #RMNP
September 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Elk rut season = extra wildlife on Colorado trails & roads! Bulls are bold & unpredictable right now. Stay safe:

- Don’t get close for pics — use zoom!
- Give them 100 yards of space
- Leash your dog (elk may charge if provoked)
- Stay quiet, avoid stressing them out

#ElkRut #Colorado
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NATURE - Morning Stretch: I was barely awake when I heard a loud bugle that sounded really close. Looked out of the camper to see this beauty ❤️

It was a great trip. There’s nothing like a good dose of the Universe in all of her glory to rejuvenate the soul.

#RMNP #elkrut #nature #wildlife
September 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'd say he has his hands full. The rut is well beyond a full-time job. This bull may lose as much as 30% of his body weight during those 6 weeks. He will rarely eat and sleep will be minimal as he keeps the harem together and wards off any other bulls.
#WildlifePhotography #ElkRut #LifeInNature
September 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The bugle of a bull elk is a song that reaches into the depths of one's being and stirs the primal soul

#WildlifePhotography #BullElk #ElkRut #Bugle #Primal #LifeInNature
September 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NATURE - City Life: Drove into town for lunch yesterday.

#RMNP #estespark #elkrut #elk
September 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Wildlife Wednesday #WildlifeWednesday

“Standoff in RMNP”

During the Elk Rut, bull elk engage in head-to-head clashes to: Establish dominance over rival males, Win mating rights with cows, and Defend or claim a harem. #ElkRut #BullElk #RMNP
September 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
September 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NATURE - Current Sitch: Is this at my place? Nope, not this time. I’m out camping in Rocky Mountain Nation Forest. #RMNP #elkrut #camping
September 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The gathering has begun! There can be only one!

#WildlifePhotography #ElkRut #TheGathering #ThereCanBeOnlyOne #LifeInNature
September 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Let's get ready to rumble! It’s #Elk #rut season! 🦌 #Bugling, #antler clashes, and strutting happens each #Autumn. 🍂 Two #bulls battled for about 30 minutes while the younger, smaller one observed.

#theOutsiderPhotos #Mammals #Nature #NatureLover #Colorado #ElkRut #Mammal #Wildlife #Wild #Colorado
September 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Wildlife Wednesday #WildlifeWednesday

“Fog Horn”

The Elk Rut is awesome to witness and the bugling of the Bull Elk is nature at its best

#BullElk #ElkRut #RMNP #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Colorado
September 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM