Connie and I were really busy today. Started out with a nice hike to the east of us where I saw more elk with calves. Nine cows, one bull, and five calves. Pretty good percentage for that little herd - which may even have more calves in the coming weeks. After breakfast, we saddled a couple of horses and went for a nice ride. Did not see anymore elk, but did see some deer. Got back from the ride and loaded up the kayak and kayak gear then headed to West Fork Lake to do some kayaking. It was the warmest day so far this year in the Bitterroot - in the mid 80's!!! Felt good to get back on the water. It has been a few months since we were kayaking down in Arizona. Did not see as many birds as we usually do on the lake though. A few ducks, but no wading or shore birds. Of course the lake was FULL, going over the spillway actually.
The elk looking at me wondering why I am up here in their country.
Click to enlarge and you can see three calves running with their moms.
A bluebird checking me out.
A young Clarks Nutcracker finding a pine nut to eat.
We had a late lunch on the shore of the lake.
Lots of little frogs hopping around the shoreline.
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