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Friday, June 28, 2019

Mama moose's new calf learns to swim!

It is a miraculous time of year. Mama moose would like to present her new calf!
It is incredible how much smaller a calf is than mom. I think that mom might need to lie down to let her calf nurse.

For part of their time at this pond, the calf was very mellow. But then, the calf decided to swim! Mom was standing next to my trail camera. She seemed concerned, making some grunting noises.

The calf made it across just fine. But then mom tried to leave while her calf was on the other side of the pond. The calf moved very fast to catch up.

Sightings like this one are a big reason why I love it here so much.

You can check out a video of their time at the pond, including the swim.

Thanks to the LLB Gang for hosting the Nature Friday blog hop!
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22 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerJune 28, 2019 at 4:45 AM

    can you ask mama moose for swimmung lessons for us too please?

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    1. KBJune 28, 2019 at 6:02 AM

      She'd love to teach you (he he)!!!! Come on over!

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  2. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyJune 28, 2019 at 6:01 AM

    That is so cool!

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  3. MadSnapperJune 28, 2019 at 6:33 AM

    I think i heard an airplane go over when the baby was hurrying to catch up at the end. my favoirte shot of them is the still, in the video when they stop in the right hand corner and stare, they are identical but big and little... love their ears. and the sound of them wading in the water is so peaceful...

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  4. DukeJune 28, 2019 at 6:43 AM

    The baby moose is just too cute.

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  5. Yamini MacLeanJune 28, 2019 at 6:43 AM

    Hari OM
    Adorable!!! YAM xx

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  6. MaebemeJune 28, 2019 at 9:02 AM

    What a wonderful place you live in, to be able to observe all these animals! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. SandeeJune 28, 2019 at 9:28 AM

    Aw, you have such wonderful entertainment. Excellent.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥

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  8. Brian's Home BlogJune 28, 2019 at 9:34 AM

    That really is something special to see!!!

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  9. UnknownJune 28, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    That is so amazing! If I lived there, I would never get anything done...I'd want to be out watching all those beautiful animals day in and day out! Looks like summer has finally arrived in the Rockies! Thank you for sharing:)

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  10. BisonwriterJune 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    That is so amazing! If I lived there, I would never get anything done...I'd want to be out watching all those beautiful animals day in and day out! Looks like summer has finally arrived in the Rockies! Thank you for sharing:)

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  11. My Mind's EyeJune 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM

    Oh my Mooses!! What amazing footage...
    Hugs Cecilia

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  12. World of Animals, IncJune 28, 2019 at 11:16 AM

    This was some wonderful to see. We may need some swimming lessons from that mama moose. The calf was moving very well across the pond. Thanks for sharing the video. Have a great weekend.
    World of Animals

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  13. My GBGV LifeJune 28, 2019 at 12:03 PM

    How adorable is that. Moms and babies are always good to watch.

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  14. Nancy JJune 28, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    So tiny compared with Mum, but swimming already, and what a tiny cry out, this is so amazing,something we would not see down here.

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  15. Box Canyon Blog.comJune 28, 2019 at 12:42 PM

    What a capture!

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  16. Bella Roxy & MacduiJune 28, 2019 at 1:59 PM

    Almost as good as being there. Great video.

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  17. QuinnJune 28, 2019 at 2:32 PM

    It's wonderful to see moose as elegant creatures - even the baby is becoming adept at using those long legs!

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  18. The Adventures of the LLB GangJune 28, 2019 at 6:47 PM

    What a cutie!!

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  19. Millie and WalterJune 29, 2019 at 8:00 AM

    What a lovely capture on your camera. We hope we get to see more of the baby and mama moose.

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  20. Tails Around the RanchJune 29, 2019 at 10:22 AM

    Love those long spindly legs of the calf. Glad to see a nice full watering hole, too.

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  21. jank1961June 29, 2019 at 12:33 PM

    The little one's legs are so amazingly long! He really seemed to love the water.
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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