A lot of our games are "recall" games. An off-leash dog needs to come when called, especially because we share the forest with moose, mountain lions, and bears.
Indeed, as I sat writing this, a moose ambled past our windows. Moose are a HUGE reason why we need to practice recalls! The moose outside our window looked a lot like this one who I saw about a week ago. She was obviously shedding - albeit a little too soon!
She was comfortable enough with me a good distance away (long lens in use!) that she started grooming.
Just after the moose ambled through our clearing today, it started snowing - again. Just today, I could see some serious snow melting and felt hope that we'd see the ground again sometime soon. Alas, tonight may bring us another few inches of snow.
Someone hit your pretty girl?!? I missed the post.
ReplyDeleteYes, someone did. I see that you found that post. Even I've been on edge since it happened, feeling afraid of what the next person might do to my innocent Shyla. I can only imagine how hard it is for her.
DeleteWhile your home is incredibly gorgeous, I don't think I could deal with snows as we approach Memorial Day weekend. I've had my flowers planted for a couple of weeks now! It's cool here today, 58, but that could flip to 90 in a day! If I had to choose, I would keep the cooler temps, but not at your temps :-)
ReplyDeleteI understand. In fact, I always feel a little mad at the people who live 3000' lower than us (just 6 miles away) who show up on the first warm day of spring to hike nearby. I feel like we've earned a few quiet days in the mountains after the very long winter :)
DeleteDoes Mrs Moose ever rub up against a tree to remove furs? She must end up with lots of fuzz in her mouth. Good for you for being superhappy, Shyla!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen her do that although I know that elk do that. You've piqued my curiosity. I'll try to find out if moose rub their fur on trees during shedding season!
DeleteSecond spring? Lol So glad Shyla is doing better, and that is one mangy moose.
ReplyDeleteI am glad we don't have snow in our spring
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
We are so glad to hear about a happy Shyla!
ReplyDeleteWith two Sibes blowing coat, this lady is a bigtime plucker - that moose would certainly tempt me to do some serious plucking, but I know that would be a very unwise decision:)
ReplyDeleteYour last photo is a real beauty. Moose shedding winter coats, and Shyla in happiness again, that is such good news.
ReplyDeleteWow, snow! You're so lucky! (Why is our mom cringing?)
ReplyDeleteI was blowing coat pretty much like that Moose - now it's Cammie's turn. We like to trade off to extend the season. Our mom really appreciates it!
Shyla looks GREAT!!!!
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Thatcher
PS: Thanks for the confirmation of the Bull Snake!
Glad Shyla is emotional recovering. Enjoy the snow for as long as it's around. Only rain in theMile High, but I'll take it.
ReplyDeleteI think you are doing a service teaching people that wild animals are live and should be given space and respect, something that can also be learned by the sea lion pulling the young girl in the water after her family let her hang off the dock and feed it.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! We just hope the snow is DONE!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Awww, the snow is so pretty, and the moose is beautiful even though she is shedding.
ReplyDeleteNice moose snaps!
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I was thinking maybe I should let go of my Iversons. It seems unlikely I'll ever be in a job or situation again where I will need them often enough to get strong enough to really use them again, and this year I didn't wear them even once to break trails in Goat World. It seems a shame to let such good tools hang idle in my workshop for years and years. Hmmm.
If you get rid of them, you know what will happen - the snowiest winter on record!!!!! :)
DeleteI sure hope Spring comes to your corner of the world soon, but we do enjoy seeing the beauty of your winter interludes!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can soon get back on your bike and off the snowshoes. I'm sure they are a strain on your back. Love the fact that Shyla feels more comfortable and hope she gets back all the gains she lost from the evil witch.
ReplyDeleteI would take the snow. It keeps the idiots inside. Also, it keeps the bugs down. I can't even walk in the woods right now because there are so many bugs. And don't get me started on the idiots. Do they think their dogs only like to be walked in nice weather?
ReplyDeleteWE have a "tropical" storm system coming through. No moisture but high winds and the temps will stay mild
ReplyDeletehugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Oh gosh, I thought your snow would be all gone by now! I feel better about coming back home to just cooler temperatures and some rain now. :)
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets