Deer and Elk

Elk cow on our property

Early this morning we saw on our property something we'd never seen before;  elk and mule deer grazing and browsing together.  Not surprising, I guess, where their ranges overlap; and elk are, after all, members of the deer family.  A short while later Dr. K, Willow and I took a hike up the mountain behind the cabin.  We had a nice outing despite the elevated humidity; trees and passing clouds provided plenty of shade.

Mule deer and elk were browsing together

Can he see me?

Elk cow and elk ears

Elk cow

This & next 4:  young mule deer buck

 

Dr. K and Willow in the forest

Turkey Vulture

Trunk and rocks

Lizard

Artsy hummer

Black-throated hummer

Sacramentos

Sitting Willow

Sacramento Mountains

Why do they call us "mule deer"?

Resting Willow

Splintered tree

Near the cabin