Herd plus One

Bighorn Sheep (150x150) stock image  © NWF

more: Bighorn Sheep more from: Clear Creek Canyon more by: adam_jack

A herd of sheep (5 or 6 strong) was sitting relaxed on the east side of the tunnel. A place I've seen sheep many times it is great for spotting, but bad for stopping. There is no safe pull-in, no spot to top and watch.

A male sheep walked down the hill, over the tunnel, and down to the herd. I saw the approach, the herd's male lower his head (in a seemingly unfriendly "welcome") but I had to drive on before I could see what ensued. I assume it wasn't a friendly encounter.

There are parking spots the other side of this tunnel, and the nearby tunnel 2, so it ought be possible to hike to spot to find/photograph these guy.

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Observer		adam_jack
When		19-Nov-2008
Event		Clear Creek Canyon
Species		Bighorn Sheep  [EDIT]
Location		Tunnel 3, Clear Creek Canyon, CO [EDIT]
Place		Clear Creek Canyon [EDIT]
Region(s)		Colorado
Settings		This encounter is marked public, however it is not syndicated (shared.)