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SD-2010.6.2#076-Sheep, Dall. Ewe & Lambs. Turnagain Arm, Chugach mountains Alaska.
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SD-2010.6.2#076-Sheep, Dall. Ewe & Lambs. Turnagain Arm, Chugach mountains Alaska.

  • SD-2009.9.16#0697X. A handsome Dall Ram in the outer Range looking south to the main Alaska Range. Denali Alaska.
  • SD-2009.9.16#080-A nice full curl Dall ram profile. Denali Park Alaska.
  • SD-2009.9.16#114. A real good Dall ram getting up from his bed. Denali Park Alaska.
  • SD-2009.9.16#117.3. It was believed for a long time Sheep and moose would not browse on Mountain Alders because of it's toxicity. But more recently biologists have confirmed that a good freeze reduces the toxicity and they will immediately take advantage of it. This image pretty much verifies that fact. Three different years at this place when I saw sheep get into the alders, they wouldn't leave for a week or two.
  • SD-2009.9.16#200-A subordinate Dall ram postures challenging the dominant ram in this group. Denali Park Alaska.
  • SD-2009.9.16#231-A really nice full curl Dall ram in fall color. Savage Canyon, Denali Park Alaska.
  • SD-2009.11.24#002.3. The estrus has just started and this ram is intent on staying with this ewe. I've been watching for quite a while as she's been trying to elude him all over the nastiest cliffs here near Windy Point. Turnagain Arm Alaska.
  • SD-2009.12.4#002-A great heavy full curl Dall ram is following a ewe during the rut that is curious about a Magpie scolding a Bald Eagle. Turnagain Arm, Alaska.
  • SD-2009.12.4#006-A large Dall Sheep ram still tends a ewe as the rutting period is winding down. Turnagain Arm, Alaska.
  • SD-2009.12.4#100-A great full curl Dall ram tending a ewe near the end of the rut displays with a "lip curl". Turnagain Arm, Chugach mountains Alaska.
  • SD-2010.6.2#076-Sheep, Dall. Ewe & Lambs. Turnagain Arm, Chugach mountains Alaska.
  • SD-2010.6.2#076.-Sheep, Dall. Ewe & Lambs. Turnagain Arm, Chugach Mountains Alaska.
  • SD-2010.9.23#022-A Dall ram resting on a high ridge after the colors have passed. Alaska Range, Alaska.
  • SD-2010.9.23#144-A Dall ram on a high ridge. Alaska Range Mountains, Alaska.
  • SD-2010.9.23#336-A Dall ram with a broomed right horn resting on a high ridge. Alaska Range Mountains, Alaska.
  • SD-2010.11.16#142-A heavy old Dall ram pursues a ewe during the rut. I observed this ram battle and fend off several other ram's this day as you can see by the broken horn tips and hair caught in each one. Chugach Mountains Alaska.
  • SD-2010.11.18#058-Two mature full curl Dall sheep rams negoitiating cliffs in the Chugach mountains, Alaska.
  • SD-2010.11.18#106-A large full curl Dall Sheep during the rutting period of late November. This ram is searching for ewes coming into estrus. Chugach mountains, Alaska.
  • SD-2010.11.18#158-Dall Sheep. Chugach Mtn's,Alaska.
  • SD-2010.12.1#044. A large ram following a ewe close to estrus. Chugach Mountains, Alaska.
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