Moose on April 10th at Pika Works

Mansfield Moose - April 10th

There she is.	It is sunny today and around 50 degrees. I had to go again to see if I could get better photos. The unusually high level of snow this year may make this a once in a lifetime opportuity to see the moose up close with a margin of safety.	The moose had moved just a few yards.
Dolly stood in one place and watched me while she nibbled. "That's close enough," she thought. I agreed. Thank goodness I have a telephoto lens. It is essential for pikas because they are so small and quick. It is essential for moose because they are so big and wild. Don't forget the warning.		"It's pathetic for a big moose like me to be eating such tiny sticks. I wish the snow would melt and grasses grow."
	Molly was moving around more to find the tenderest greenery.

The sun was shining and Dolly was overcome by drowsiness.	She plopped down and let her eyelids droop. An hour later, two rolls of film were shot.	Dolly's still sitting quietly in the trees. As I turned to ski home, Molly plopped down too.