South Dakota Bighorns
Dec 4, 2021 10:19:40 #
This is the time of year when the bighorn sheep are in rut. The herd we witnessed contained about 15 females and 4 rams. Although several rams were challenging each other they actually collided only once (which shot opportunity I missed... doh!).
Dec 4, 2021 10:23:18 #
Nice shots! Have never seen or photographed them in anything but wild land. Strange to see them in "suburbia".
Dec 4, 2021 10:40:18 #
Dec 4, 2021 10:52:11 #
Quixdraw wrote:
Nice shots! Have never seen or photographed them in anything but wild land. Strange to see them in "suburbia".
These photos were taken in Custer State Park where there is a huge field between the Wildlife Loop turn-off and the park offices. The buildings in the background are reservable overnight cabins.
Dec 4, 2021 10:56:27 #
HRBIEL wrote:
This is the time of year when the bighorn sheep are in rut. The herd we witnessed contained about 15 females and 4 rams. Although several rams were challenging each other they actually collided only once (which shot opportunity I missed... doh!).
A pleasing set, HR. Thank you for posting these excellent captures.
Dec 4, 2021 10:57:44 #
HRBIEL wrote:
These photos were taken in Custer State Park where there is a huge field between the Wildlife Loop turn-off and the park offices. The buildings in the background are reservable overnight cabins.
Last batch (all female) I got was on Mount Evans - near / on the road and in a parking area. No structures around, but not that different when you think about it.
Dec 4, 2021 10:58:57 #
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Dec 5, 2021 07:18:17 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Quixdraw wrote:
Nice shots! Have never seen or photographed them in anything but wild land. Strange to see them in "suburbia".
My thoughts also. Always thought they preferred to stay from the human population. I guess they adapt.
Dec 5, 2021 07:18:30 #
Dec 5, 2021 08:21:17 #
ken patton
Loc: Portland, OR
Saw them butt heads in the parking lot of the Black Hills Play House back in 1977. I didn‘t own a camera back then but it was an awesome sight….even better was that there were a lot fewer people in the area back then…had the drive through the „hills`‘ all to myself. No tourist and the locals had scene this stuff before. I was a new Air Force recruit at my first duty station out at Ellsworth AFB. I was out exploring the area……
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