The end of May in our neighborhood usually means the advent of moose calves. This neighborhood of large lots near a large municipal park and a state park offers some security from bears and other predators, some browse, and minimal distance from people. For several years, a cow moose gave birth in our backyard. The cow in this photo, a regular here for many years, birthed her twins in the backyard across the street from us about a week before I took this photo in our backyard.
Less than two weeks before these little guys were born, on May 7th, my nephew Ryan Slusher entered the world. Congratulations to Darrin and Denise and blessings to their family in their life together!
SAD UPDATE ON THE CALVES 6/1/07: My neighbor called the other evening to tell me that a brown (grizzly) bear killed both calves just a couple of blocks away. Maybe this area isn't a safe
haven for moose after all. Many bears have been sighted in this part of the city in the last few weeks. I saw a black bear with 3 cubs while riding through the park on Wednesday evening. Anchorage's new slogan is BIG WILD LIFE -- looks like the wildlife is cooperating with that theme.
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