Big Horn Ram

Big Horn Ram

Came upon this fellow whilst trekking in the Banff, Alberta area. There were a half a dozen big males but this, the largest of the cluster, was the only one to stop and assure I wasn't trying to follow the group.
foster fanning
on Dec 1, 2010 1:36 pm
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 682192

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SierraCJ

SierraCJ - Dec 1, 2010 1:43 pm - Voted 10/10

Cool!

He looks like he's ready to kick some a--! Nice shot. CJ

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 1, 2010 1:54 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Cool!

CJ, You're absolutely right ~ no matter how docile these creatures seem I give them wide berth.
Last month a hiker was killed in WA Olympic's by a mountain goat.
Thanks for the comment.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Dec 1, 2010 2:51 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Cool!

Outstanding shot, Foster!

I'm curious about the goat-related tragedy
that occurred in the WA Olympic's last month.

What's making these animals so angry? Will
wildlife ever be able to "adapt" to humans
coming into their territory ???

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 1, 2010 3:01 pm - Hasn't voted

Goat attack...

Here's one link, the inter-net has many more http://www.seattlepi.com/local/428578_hiker17.html
regarding the incident of the mountain goat attack in the Olympic Mountains of WA State. I've hiked around the Olympic goats quiet a bit and for the most part they appear docile. Regardless of appearences they are wild and powerful animals. The one time I was seriously challenged by a male on the curve of a narrow trail I lay facedown and used my old Sacs Millet for head coverage. The old goat backed off.

rdmc

rdmc - Dec 2, 2010 10:25 am - Voted 10/10

Great capture...

.... love to see them. We have many Desert Bighorn in this area, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn in the higher country.

:0)

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 2, 2010 10:45 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Great capture...

Thank you. Truly fortunate this big fella' poised just a moment to check me out, allowing the capture of the image. Just checked out your profile ~ wonderful photographs! Love the "Say Cheese" pic.

rdmc

rdmc - Dec 2, 2010 6:08 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Great capture...

Thanks, I’m just an amateur photographer who loves wildlife. I’m very blessed to have opportunity to see so much wildlife. You have some great pix too. :0)

BigRob

BigRob - Dec 2, 2010 11:39 pm - Voted 10/10

Nice

That's a great shot.

foster fanning

foster fanning - Dec 2, 2010 11:52 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Nice

Thanks BigRob, appreciate you stopping by and posting a comment. Pretty nice looking elk you were communing with on your profile. Foster

BigRob

BigRob - Dec 3, 2010 1:59 am - Voted 10/10

Re: Nice

Funny, I took the shot of that elk on the same day as my profile pic, about 3 years ago. Climbing in Silverton and came back to that guy laying beside my truck.

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