Moose Lawn Ornaments

SUMMER 2012 GUESTS

 

At our home in Alaska, we are fortunate to have a fair size parcel of land of which the majority remains as natural habitat.  Adjoining our home and lawn area, we have a large area that we refer to as the "meadow".  With the sanctuary, each spring a number of Cow Moose will move into the area to give birth to their calves.  After the calves have grown enough to keep up with mom, some of them will move to other locations in the river bottom.  However, each spring we have a couple of Cows and Calves that prefer to stay and rear their young in the "meadow. 

This summer was no exception, we had one resident Cow and Calf throughout the summer months.  We affectionately named them "Thelma" and her calf received the name of "Butch".  You could pretty much set your watch by her routine.  Each evening, she would move her calf out of the meadow and onto our lawn.  They would remain on the lawn throughout the night and return to the meadow each morning. They became adjusted to our routine, our dog "Dutch" would go outside with me, he ignored the Moose. The Cow would keep an eye on him but at no time did she ever express any anxiety or tension.  Despite the large flower beds and decorator shrubbery, they were content on feeding on the natural flora and fauna along the edges of the lawn.  They were Welcomed Guests and I am sure we will see "Thelma" the next time she has a calf to raise in the meadow. 

 

"Thelma Checking Making A Security Sweep"

"Butch" Taking A Peek and A Bite Before Venturing Out"

"O.K. Safe To Come Out"

"Thelma In The Birch and Lupine"

"Thelma and Butch Grazing"



"Butch"

"Lunch Break"