Elk in the Yard

I haven't been very active with my blog in recent months. It was cold and wintery and I just wanted to stay inside and stay warm. But now it is early Spring and I am motivated to get outside and get active. 

We are having a very early Spring....about one month ahead of normal. My daffodils are up a few inches and all the snow is melted in the yard. Of course, that could all change and it could start snowing again and not stop until the end of May! Mountain weather is so unpredictable.

I woke up yesterday morning to a nice herd of elk in the front yard and behind the house. I took the photos through the window hoping not to scare them away. I get so excited when I see elk this up close and personal. You would think I had never seen one before! 

The are starting to shed their winter coats, so they look a little natty, but such a huge wild animal that I stay fascinated with them. The only problem is they tear up my year with their hooves and poop everywhere.