On guard | Parker Jackson Wilderness Photography

Just as I was breaking camp early in the morning and heading out of Colorado again, I spooked a mother moose and her ~5 month old daughter. At first they ran, but as often happens they stopped to... Just as I was breaking camp early in the morning and heading out of Colorado again, I spooked a mother moose and her ~5 month old daughter. At first they ran, but as often happens they stopped to size up the situation. I quickly turned off the car and tried to earn her trust before they ran off. Thankfully they both went back to grazing, and I took photos for 10-15 minutes while the sun and clouds went back and forth. She seemed relaxed most of the time, but her posture did get a little more serious towards the end. She was salivating a lot, which also made me wonder if it was a stress signal. I bid the pair good-bye and they went back to grazing as I started the car and drove away. Great little encounter as a send off before driving to Oregon.

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