Elk Calves In Estes Park

By Steve Creek | Published June 20, 2012
Elk Calf In Grass

Elk Calf At Estes Park

Elk Cow With Young Calf

Elk Cow With Young Calf At Estes Park

These are just a few of the Elk calves I saw while driving through Estes Park on my way to the Rocky Mountain National Park. I have actually seen more elk in Estes than at the National Park.

  • Calves are typically born in late May through early June
  • Calves are born spotted and scentless as camouflage from predators
  • They spend their first few weeks hiding motionless while their mothers feed

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Staying Cool At Rocky Mountain National Park

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3 Comments

  1. Posted June 20, 2012 at 3:06 pm by Tami Vogel | Permalink

    So adorable! I didn’t realize they were spotted like white-tails. Great photos, Steve.

  2. Posted June 20, 2012 at 6:14 pm by Beverly Everson | Permalink

    Sweet!

  3. Posted June 22, 2012 at 2:48 pm by Steve Ingraham | Permalink

    Wonderful!

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