The alarm jangled raucously at 2:15am. Bleary eyed, I stumbled from a warm bed to confirm that my wife was also aware that our short night of sleep was past.By 3:00 am we were leaving our driveway with the wheels rolling south, south for a morning photo shoot in Shenandoah National Park.
Arriving at Big Meadow by 6:35 we were in time to meet Willard & Billie along the drive in front of the visitor center. They informed me that rutting action had taken place in the meadow the previous evening, but at the time only a few scattered doe were visible.
Within an hour this nice ten-point arrived pushing a doe. Another Shenandoah Rut Morning had begun.
It looks like you guys had a very good and productive time. This is a real nice buck but the one before is a monster. Keep them coming, I am really enjoying them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bradley, keep the photos coming! You have some amazing size bucks in your neck of the woods (no punt intended lol)..
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, do keep us up to speed!
Salty: What a neat looking buck, he has a large body.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! Impressive photography.
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ReplyDeleteToday a 4 pt walked pass the morning room
The other day a 6pt
4 Days ago an 8 pt
NO pictures, I was content just watching them STRUT
Well done. Beautiful animal.
ReplyDeleteNice shot. You and your brother are getting some good shots of wildlife.
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