Bighorn Sheep, Wildlife Loop, Custer State Park, South Dakota. September 25, 2012.
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)
Betsy and I were beginning to feel a little disappointed as we drove along the Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park — we hadn’t seen any wildlife at all. But then, as we approached a curve, we noticed several cars over on the side of the road. We of course pulled over as well and spotted these guys on the side of a hill above the road.
Bighorn Sheep, Wildlife Loop, Custer State Park, South Dakota. September 25, 2012.
This was the first time on the trip that we were able to get a good close look at bighorn sheep. Those horns are absolutely amazing. I got these photos with my telephoto lens.
Bighorn Sheep, Wildlife Loop, Custer State Park, South Dakota. September 25, 2012.
We tried to get into a position where the sheep didn’t have their backs to us, but this is the best we could do. I think these are magnificent animals.
Tags: South Dakota, Travels, Wildlife
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November 2, 2012 at 3:54 am |
They do have large horns, you were lucky to capture such great images, they are magnificent. Best Wishes Karen.
November 2, 2012 at 4:41 am |
George, they are magnificent indeed. I think they are a cross between a sheep and a goat. I am sure they would wreck havoc with your roses – so don’t get too ‘pally’ with them, Betsy might shoot you, if you decided to adopt a couple – ha ha!
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
November 2, 2012 at 7:34 am |
they are awesome, they must be camera shy
November 2, 2012 at 10:43 am |
Their horns are indeed amazing and such beautiful animals they are!! Wonderful captures, George! Hope you and Betsy have a great weekend!
November 2, 2012 at 11:01 am |
Those horns are impressive. They must be heavy too.
November 2, 2012 at 11:21 am |
I would love to actually examine their horns…would not want to get butted by one though.
November 2, 2012 at 12:41 pm |
Can you even imagine having to carry those horns around all day, everyday. Very impressive, George.
November 2, 2012 at 2:10 pm |
I agree the horns are amazing….great capture George!
November 2, 2012 at 2:34 pm |
Well, if they didn’t show you their white behinds, they’d be harder to spot! 🙂 But you did get a lovely full-body shot of that one. Nice work.
November 3, 2012 at 12:44 am |
Wow! these sheep look great. Not seen them before.
November 3, 2012 at 12:02 pm |
Hello George
But a wonderful post and fantastic pictures.
I love animals.
I admire them in nature, and the Zoo.
All the best to you and Betsy.
November 3, 2012 at 7:53 pm |
they are beauties, aren’t they. Nice shots. MB
November 3, 2012 at 9:39 pm |
The one bighorn sheep has its head towards you; great pictures!
November 3, 2012 at 10:00 pm |
What a thrill to see these! Thanks for sharing the photos.
November 3, 2012 at 11:12 pm |
What beautiful shots of the great ones. Lovely, lovely.
November 3, 2012 at 11:29 pm |
I always marvel at their agility – you’d think those horns would be heavy and they’d lose their balance. You got some great shots – even if some of them were mooning y’all!!
November 9, 2012 at 1:01 am |
I have never seen them in the nature. Thank You presenting these great photos from them.