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Friday, September 6, 2019

Moose mom and calf in a thunderstorm

What do a moose mom and her calf do when it pours rain and even thunders?

Well, they are moose - so they hang out in the water!
Funny, the lifeguards wouldn't let us do this back when I was a child. Standing in a pond during a lightning storm seems crazy!

Then, the calf gave us a nice selfie, taken with my trail cam.

Check out the short video.

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16 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerSeptember 6, 2019 at 5:19 AM

    we wish them the best and not much thunderstorms ... it's bad to get wet..at least for us LOL

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  2. DukeSeptember 6, 2019 at 5:48 AM

    They look quite content.

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  3. MadSnapperSeptember 6, 2019 at 7:04 AM

    ho hum, jst another day eating in the rain and listening to the thunder. that calf is to precious for words, even soaking wet. maybe to them it is just warm melted snow falling on them not icy white stuff

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  4. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 6, 2019 at 7:43 AM

    Love seeing that wee sweet one with the Mom!

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  5. Millie and WalterSeptember 6, 2019 at 8:12 AM

    We like the up close view of the baby. Good thing he didn't try to eat the camera.

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  6. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 6, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    Hari Om
    I am smiling... nature does that! YAM xx

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  7. Tails Around the RanchSeptember 6, 2019 at 10:40 AM

    Whoa...that does seem wild. Maybe the rain acts like a tenderizer on the marsh plants. But still, standing in water during a thunderstorm is insane!

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  8. Nancy JSeptember 6, 2019 at 12:23 PM

    I guess there was nothing to act as a conductor, not like in city areas.Close up, just checking it all out, then he must have nudged the camera as it shook so slightly.This is a wonderful capture of them both. XXX

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  9. Bella Roxy & MacduiSeptember 6, 2019 at 2:55 PM

    Never thought about that. Wonder how many 'water' animals suffer lightning strikes....curious. Love seeing the baby up close and hear it snuffling at the camera.

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  10. zoepheedogsSeptember 6, 2019 at 3:03 PM

    Fun fact about me! I love Moose! They are one of my favorite hoofed animals! That calf is SO cute! Thank you for sharing. These pics totally made my day. <3

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  11. MaebemeSeptember 6, 2019 at 4:21 PM

    I suppose it might be safer than standing under a tree? They sure didn't seem to be too disturbed. I had a laugh the snuffling of the calf at the camera.

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  12. NCmountainwomanSeptember 6, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    Interesting that they don't shake to get any of the water off. I suppose it would be useless to do so while still in the pouring rain. I do enjoy your videos, KB.

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  13. Tammie LeeSeptember 7, 2019 at 1:58 PM

    fun to see the young moose checking out your camera, up close.
    Lovely images and footage.

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  14. jank1961September 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM

    Not a care in the world! Love the calf selfie!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  15. QuinnSeptember 7, 2019 at 6:57 PM

    I love this footage :) I've seen adult and yearling moose but never one that young - s/he really gave your camera a thorough sniffing!

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  16. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:24 PM

    That mama moose is really keeping her eye on her baby.,, and they are having such a good time.
    love
    tweedles

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