July 1, 2023

Hidden Lake Hike (Part Three) - Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park Road Trip (Fall 2022)
September 18, 2022
Hidden Lake Hike

I was hoping to see all sorts of wildlife on this hike, and while I didn't see any bears or bighorn sheep, I was very happy to spot this mountain goat. He was close to the trail, so I was able to get a couple of shots of him before he leaped off a rock and headed down toward the lake. I also saw a couple of marmots, which have pretty nasty looking claws!






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  1. Helen's Book Blog3:39 PM

    That Big Horn Sheep is totally cool! I think any animals we can see in the wild are awesome.

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    1. Les in Oregon11:15 AM

      Helen, I agree. I love seeing wildlife on our travels. BTW, this is a mountain goat. Bighorn sheep have curved horns like a ram.

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  2. Les in Oregon11:14 AM

    Vicki, I was thrilled to see them!

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  3. thecuecard3:43 PM

    The mountain goat is amazing. Love the fuzzy white fur. Those animals can stand on a crazy steep precipice! What a good shot.

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    1. Les in Oregon10:39 AM

      Thanks, Susan. I was using a pretty good telephoto lens, but I was probably closer than I should have been. I would never get that close to a bear or moose, so I'm not sure why I thought a mountain goat would be safe. I'm sure if he/she felt threatened, I could have been knocked down!

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