The is a fairly large herd of Roosevelt Elk in the Covelo area. Mike Cutler recently sent in a photo of a large male and the smaller female.Yes, it was a foggy day when Mike photographed them. The female on the right has a white patch on her rump.

Mike wrote, “There are about 60 in the main herd, and there are a few groups of young bulls that run around in groups of four to six.”

We wonder if the lone Roosevelt Elk seen with domestic cattle near the hamlet of Elk might be from this herd. So far, he doesn't have a female companion! Here's a recent photo of this lone Elk taken by Paul Brewer.

Thanks to Mike and Paul for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Warm, dry weather on the Mendonoma coast today.