Elk Rut in Estes Park, Colorado

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  • @deborahbabb4089
    @deborahbabb4089 3 місяці тому +14

    Look at those beautiful creatures. Got all their girls in line! Phenomenal! Thank you for sharing. Even just their voices!! May we hear them forever!!

  • @rosaeliaespinosaortiz2098
    @rosaeliaespinosaortiz2098 4 місяці тому +19

    I love to see these beatiful animals.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @bigwhisky6157
    @bigwhisky6157 2 роки тому +41

    Very cool! Thanks for not talking while filming. No words needed...

  • @pinchebruha405
    @pinchebruha405 2 роки тому +60

    Their voices….so touching, to watch the males guarding the females so so beautiful. What a blessed sight to see

    • @alissameade-fields9615
      @alissameade-fields9615 Рік тому +4

      But when the males bugle, the females and babies start walking.

    • @pinchebruha405
      @pinchebruha405 Рік тому

      @@alissameade-fields9615 yes they do, I went to listen to a midnight rut in the forests of northern France, our groups shuffling on the forest floor was mistaken for a group of females and babies, big came out the woods like a 🦖 t-Rex he did a quick about face!!!

    • @thenewdawn9963
      @thenewdawn9963 3 місяці тому

      They’re not guarding anything. 🙄 Females couldn’t care less they are there and are fine if not better off without them.

  • @user-ug3qq4py3i
    @user-ug3qq4py3i 2 роки тому +51

    The elk have travelled the same path for centuries. Some things should never change.

    • @ritaj.465
      @ritaj.465 2 місяці тому

      Maybe this was their original grazing land. Or worse yet maybe they sense something humans can't

    • @dragonfly656
      @dragonfly656 Місяць тому

      They are in town because they are safe from predators. Mating goes more smoothly without constant vigilance for predators.

  • @cloudshadow954
    @cloudshadow954 6 років тому +43

    Beautiful and peaceful! I love hearing them call out.

  • @palmer491
    @palmer491 5 років тому +56

    I love the person in the car that just patiently waited for them to pass.

  • @bulouvusonawalowalo1711
    @bulouvusonawalowalo1711 2 роки тому +17

    From the Fiji islands, thank you for this awesome video.

  • @dianedeatherage9401
    @dianedeatherage9401 6 років тому +38

    Thank you for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the elk from your balcony.

  • @JDMc2.0
    @JDMc2.0 2 роки тому +34

    I vacationed at Estes Park for a week a few years back, and I saw this same scene every day at 4:30 sharp
    The herd of about 70 was headed to the golf course in back of the motel I was at. The golfers had to stop and hope the elk would move on quickly but that didn't happen. What did happen was they all started laying down and grazing. Golfers took a mulligan 🤣

    • @lplaney
      @lplaney 2 роки тому +3

      What motel? I must make a reservation!

    • @JDMc2.0
      @JDMc2.0 2 роки тому +3

      @@lplaney Discovery Lodge is the name of the hotel.

    • @lplaney
      @lplaney 2 роки тому +3

      @@JDMc2.0 awesome! Thanks doe the quick reply. 🏔🦌

    • @zuzannawisniewska4464
      @zuzannawisniewska4464 2 роки тому +1

      Where did they come from...

  • @BESTEVAAR
    @BESTEVAAR 8 років тому +55

    THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS ON. I NEVER KNEW SUCH A THING LIKE THIS EXISTED!

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 2 роки тому +3

      Nature's parade in places where it's respected is beautiful to watch.

  • @dimidomo7946
    @dimidomo7946 3 роки тому +7

    A beautiful area in the mountains for sure; I would certainly consider living with elk an 'added value'. Thank you for the video Justin Calkins.

  • @roncar1761
    @roncar1761 2 роки тому +24

    "Okay...Bob tell me again why you are late to work again!?!? "Man... I wished I had a dollar for everytime I heard (herd) that line!

  • @mimilights
    @mimilights 5 років тому +16

    Just visited in Sept ‘19. My husband and I were in awe❤️

  • @ugenequagmirer630
    @ugenequagmirer630 3 роки тому +16

    I've been to estes park Colorado and witnessed the elk hanging out in town like they owned the place. The police came and taped around where the elk was so Noone could get to close to them. awsome stuff!

  • @LaurieAnnOR
    @LaurieAnnOR 3 місяці тому +1

    This is an amazing video. Grew up in Colorado and regularly went to Estes Park to witness the rut.
    Hope the elk still have the right away!

  • @alwilliam3379
    @alwilliam3379 7 років тому +35

    Beautiful. I like that they co-exist with the people in that town and how these animals are being respected. I was at the Grand Canyon National Park last year and I had a cabin inside the park. One morning 6 of them were right outside my cabin door. But from what I read they were not natives to the park but were transplanted from Yellowstone National Park.

    • @dalerider3124
      @dalerider3124 7 років тому +1

      That seems strange unless the government was attempting to save them from the coming Yellowstone volcano.

    • @chado3000
      @chado3000 6 років тому +15

      Dale Rider put your aluminum hat back on. They move them to diversify the herd.

  • @donkeyearrs
    @donkeyearrs 3 роки тому +8

    What a beautiful sight to see. Thank you for co-existing and not evicting them from their home.

    • @mollymaggie2
      @mollymaggie2 2 роки тому

      After all they were there first !!!

  • @SundryGirl
    @SundryGirl 6 років тому +13

    Wow that's amazing. Truly. I loved Colorado n someday will visit and pethaps even live there again. Been all over the states n abroad too. This video clip is absolutely magical. Miss those mountains 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @j.a.2120
    @j.a.2120 6 років тому +33

    The ELK were actually migrating through there LONG before Those road's and house's were there! 🏡

    • @truthseeker5890
      @truthseeker5890 3 роки тому +1

      One person out of millions who actually understands! Loaded with simpletons and only one person understands.
      Those houses and streets are sitting right in the middle of a migration corridor. As usual, humans ruined it. Now the elk are forced to walk on asphalt!
      Wow, I nevr new that... write, simpletons? (Yes, most of you are illiterate as well... 3rd grade drop-out illiterates)!

    • @klaushipp1207
      @klaushipp1207 3 роки тому +5

      @@truthseeker5890 Whatever makes you sleep better..

    • @truthseeker5890
      @truthseeker5890 3 роки тому +2

      @@klaushipp1207 I’ve always wanted a name like “Klaus Hipp.” I’ll have to continue to dream. What country did you sneak across the border from? Get your $450K yet? Another one... simpleton incorporated.

    • @klaushipp1207
      @klaushipp1207 3 роки тому +4

      @@truthseeker5890 get well soon.

    • @elnachismo2553
      @elnachismo2553 3 роки тому

      @@truthseeker5890 when I seen your border talk I realized the Simp you are because the people you say took this migration corridor built that border.

  • @brianolson9967
    @brianolson9967 6 років тому +23

    The elk are smart to be hunkered down in town. They know they're safe from hunters there.

  • @tanolimalick3682
    @tanolimalick3682 6 років тому +19

    Best thing I watch in whole month
    Thanks for sharing

  • @clivemitchell4316
    @clivemitchell4316 Місяць тому

    Imagine seeing this outside your house! Brilliant!

  • @melissamartin8266
    @melissamartin8266 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow...how amazing and disruptive at the same time. They are beautiful, aren't they?

  • @StevenTorrey
    @StevenTorrey 3 роки тому +26

    Everyone loves a parade, especially a parade of Elk. Judging by how long it took--7 minutes--must have been close to 1/2 + mile long.

  • @isellcatlitter
    @isellcatlitter 8 років тому +19

    thank you for not putting crappy porn music in the video

    • @rosegirl6537
      @rosegirl6537 5 років тому

      isellcatlitter the fuck is Rong with u

  • @AlanHigh-x4i
    @AlanHigh-x4i 3 місяці тому

    I love Elk; they're so majestic. They're my favorite member of the deer family. Cervus canadensis.

  • @1_fishin_magician153
    @1_fishin_magician153 7 років тому +31

    that was insane.....I counted.... 427 total......15 of them were bulls...yep
    1FM
    Lake George, NY

    • @rawcw7
      @rawcw7 7 років тому +3

      We moved here from Saratoga Springs NY, live about 30 min from Estes.

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 6 років тому +19

    Wow I had no idea they make that kind of sound lol, I was holding my cat awhile watching this and he freaked out at the sound they make lol

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 2 роки тому +2

    Just looked up the decibel level of an elk call: it can be 90 at 15' away. That's amazing. Beautiful.

  • @toniclark2953
    @toniclark2953 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing this they are beautiful and magnificent it never gets old

  • @paulm8392
    @paulm8392 6 років тому +9

    Great clip. Very relaxing to watch.

  • @jimcook9330
    @jimcook9330 3 місяці тому

    So cool! My band played in Estes Park.. such a BEAUTIFUL place..

  • @johnjepsen4243
    @johnjepsen4243 3 роки тому +4

    "I'm WALKIN here!": Ratso Elk Rizzo..."from the Bronx. ..er...Boulder. "

  • @migueldossantos-kv8bx
    @migueldossantos-kv8bx 2 місяці тому

    Magnificent sight. Thank you for sharing.

  • @debrasalinas2831
    @debrasalinas2831 4 роки тому +7

    Sorry I’m late but yeah a parade of elk was happening 🤣❤️❤️

  • @meganh5948
    @meganh5948 2 роки тому

    This is beautiful!! I’m a colorado native and Estes park is still my favorite place.

  • @juliannarmitage7060
    @juliannarmitage7060 3 роки тому +2

    I love to watch these programs or videos.

  • @lindsayheywood7195
    @lindsayheywood7195 4 місяці тому

    Wow! A wonderful video, and very nicely filmed.

  • @swstahlman
    @swstahlman 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Good to see such a large herd!

  • @tdolney1368
    @tdolney1368 7 років тому +26

    AMAZING!!!!! Beautiful animals!!!

  • @MikeJones-ti6pc
    @MikeJones-ti6pc 3 роки тому +4

    Forget the 'Counting Sheep' stuff!!!

  • @helamorningsun3600
    @helamorningsun3600 3 місяці тому

    That's so beautiful! I'd love to experience that one day soon... But from a balcony, ha.

  • @davecordes6121
    @davecordes6121 3 місяці тому

    Born in Loveland. . . Bèen there and seen thar, lots. Estes Park and RMNP just up the main drag thru Loveland. . . Miss it, sometimes. . . But NOT the snow!

  • @albertpoulos902
    @albertpoulos902 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous how beautiful Nature. From Wyoming. Reminds me of my HomeState
    Love it!!!

  • @DavidSmith-kq1zo
    @DavidSmith-kq1zo 2 роки тому +7

    That's beautiful 🤩 nature is awesome 😊

  • @DestinationsChronicles
    @DestinationsChronicles 6 років тому

    We have had many family reunions in Estes Park, but never during the rut season. I might have to check this out!

  • @dgrazie6640
    @dgrazie6640 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful to see these animals.

  • @dianaleal5183
    @dianaleal5183 Місяць тому

    Awesome I live in southern Colorado and don’t get to see this I love these animals. 🦌🦌🦌

  • @rickbrown1734
    @rickbrown1734 8 років тому +29

    Unbelievable number of elk. They must literally shut down the entire town, however it's an event that can surely be tolerated.

    • @antonbutas12
      @antonbutas12 7 років тому

      Rick Brown sdfgz

    • @DoubleDogDare54
      @DoubleDogDare54 6 років тому +1

      Tolerated until some kids dash outside to play and a bull elk goes after them.

    • @lottasunshine1325
      @lottasunshine1325 4 роки тому +2

      @@DoubleDogDare54 - Has this ever happened? I'm unaware of it if it has, and seeing elk is a common occurrence in Estes Park.

    • @DoubleDogDare54
      @DoubleDogDare54 4 роки тому +3

      @@lottasunshine1325 Plenty of videos on YT of bull elk attacking people. Check them out.

  • @sacredstonecards9051
    @sacredstonecards9051 2 роки тому +5

    That was absolutely beautiful. Where are they going? And, what is a rut? Thank you for this ❤

    • @mtnman6557
      @mtnman6557 10 місяців тому

      This is in the fall during the rut. They congregate in the 100's on the Estes (s-tess, not, s-tease) Park golf course to munch on the green grass, take in the sun & feel safe in their #'s. There are a # of herds down there at the same time, but usually the harem bulls let the other bulls know where the lines are, so to speak. One year, they literally did just that! While taking notes, I saw 2 big bulls line up at the far side of the course lawn/fairway & run across, each w/ a tip of their antlers scoring a line in the dirt all the way across to the other side. I was in Estes Park on the way to the RMNP entrance a # of times each fall, but I had never seen that happen before.

  • @j.a.2120
    @j.a.2120 6 років тому +9

    Their members of the ELK LODGE 😐

  • @michaelcarrera3730
    @michaelcarrera3730 5 років тому +4

    My god this is like the star wars intro. Just keeps going

  • @patriciaeitz9138
    @patriciaeitz9138 7 років тому +3

    Incredible ! They are majestic and seem so self-assured.

  • @w.a.watson3078
    @w.a.watson3078 6 років тому +15

    The elk were there before human communities sprang up. Now the elk are are seen as intruders and a nuisance.

    • @DoubleDogDare54
      @DoubleDogDare54 6 років тому +4

      Cockroaches and mosquitoes were around before human communities sprang up. Do you see them as intruders and a nuisance or do you welcome their presence?

    • @bobwolf1811
      @bobwolf1811 4 роки тому +5

      It is the way of life, both plant and animal, to move into available territory. The species eventually coexist, or they don't. The Homo sapiens and elk of Estes Park coexist successfully, and both species have thrived.

    • @sw11mslaps
      @sw11mslaps 3 роки тому +2

      Actually the elk are not seen as a nuisance. They are protected and they more/less run the town. They are never chased away. Cars and people wait until the elk are gone before they can move on. Ask the merchants in Estes Park how much they depend on the elk!

    • @Cynthesis21
      @Cynthesis21 2 роки тому +2

      Elk in Estes are not seen as a nuisance. They are neighbors and they are protected. They are always welcomed and respected by the people living there. I don't think elk are seen as a nuisance anywhere in Colorado.

  • @oceanViews64
    @oceanViews64 3 місяці тому

    I wish that was my front yard❤❤ thanks for sharing

  • @saa5886
    @saa5886 6 років тому +4

    I’m jealous, and apparently cursed, because of all my trips to Estes, Breck, Mt Evans, etc I have still yet to see even a squirrel. Lol

    • @helennieuwenhuis1528
      @helennieuwenhuis1528 6 років тому

      Go to Estes Park in September, and early to mid October...you will see plenty ~

    • @Dreamprism
      @Dreamprism 4 роки тому

      I was there for a day in summer 2006 and don't recall any herds of elk. So I was surprised when I saw another UA-camr post some elk videos recently.

  • @vandaferro5549
    @vandaferro5549 Рік тому +4

    Que lindo,eles passeiam assim,a vontade pelas ruas.💖

  • @mollymaggie2
    @mollymaggie2 3 роки тому +4

    How I wish I lived in an area like that………used to be exposed to nature sort of like this……..is miss it so much

    • @samuelinayat-chisti4176
      @samuelinayat-chisti4176 2 роки тому +1

      Well, I'm from exactly where this footage was taken - and I miss it like mad.

  • @tomasviane3844
    @tomasviane3844 4 роки тому

    Cool! It looks like a flock of gardeners and landscapers hitting town... while playing the clarinet.

  • @samuelinayat-chisti4176
    @samuelinayat-chisti4176 2 роки тому +3

    I grew up there. I just don't understand why they don't take Elkhorn Avenue, it's much wider. And that's where all the annual (rodeo and commercial) parades took place in my childhood.

  • @stephenolson532
    @stephenolson532 4 місяці тому +2

    Love the shadows of them nice harem big guy 🤗🤗🤗

  • @sharigirardeau3367
    @sharigirardeau3367 2 роки тому +1

    These beauties should never be thought of as "cute deer." They are wild!

  • @fmitterb
    @fmitterb 5 років тому +3

    Amazing :)
    Thank you for this video.

  • @evac.705
    @evac.705 4 місяці тому +1

    Glad their path is unchallenged, they've walked this generation after generation. 👍

  • @XOXO-mb2vh
    @XOXO-mb2vh 6 років тому +8

    This was so satisfying to watch.

    • @ralphmajor1947
      @ralphmajor1947 4 роки тому

      It's awesome where ever they are! I wonder if they were driven by forest fires, predators, or many hunters?

  • @Dylan-Hooton
    @Dylan-Hooton 6 років тому +5

    Imagine if elk are found throughout California as well, even in cities, so we'd tolerate elk. ;)

  • @NunYa953
    @NunYa953 6 років тому +26

    It's an Elk lives matter protest.

    • @SundryGirl
      @SundryGirl 6 років тому +2

      Nun Ya ha luv that idea 👍😊funny one

  • @Linda-n5b
    @Linda-n5b 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @chado3000
    @chado3000 6 років тому +8

    I've never herd of so many elk...

  • @mlbrooks4066
    @mlbrooks4066 4 місяці тому

    That’s a big herd. Half an hour ago a big herd wandered east on Big Thompson Rd by the Safeway gas station. Traffic was heavy but careful.

  • @arealhauntedhouse4171
    @arealhauntedhouse4171 2 роки тому +5

    Scream like a GIRL but charge like a Moose!

  • @brandiknight6592
    @brandiknight6592 Рік тому +1

    Never mind us we just doing a 5k mile stroll 🚶‍♀️😂

  • @mark97213
    @mark97213 6 років тому +21

    Bull: 0:55 "That's right, keep it moving, keep it moving... I swear, nothing but amateurs."

    • @jennoury249
      @jennoury249 5 років тому +2

      😆

    • @guineapiglady2841
      @guineapiglady2841 2 роки тому

      Buck

    • @jordanhicks5131
      @jordanhicks5131 2 роки тому

      @@guineapiglady2841 bull. Male elk are called bulls

    • @guineapiglady2841
      @guineapiglady2841 2 роки тому

      @@jordanhicks5131 I don't care!!

    • @jordanhicks5131
      @jordanhicks5131 2 роки тому

      @@guineapiglady2841 that's not a very adult way to act when someone politely informs you of the correct term, you have a pleasant day

  • @captmk
    @captmk 4 роки тому +1

    Eat flags?? Thanks for the video. Lots of elk today. Noticed some of them limping

  • @gailbarton3799
    @gailbarton3799 3 роки тому +1

    "Who was here first! " As though they are saying!

  • @community1949
    @community1949 2 роки тому +6

    Leave them alone for god's sake.

  • @shelleydreyer2180
    @shelleydreyer2180 8 років тому +7

    Love your video
    I notice some are wearing collars. Are these a tracking device and who and why are they being tracked.

    • @PiedType
      @PiedType 7 років тому +5

      Yes, the collars are tracking devices put on by the National Park Service.

    • @alissameade-fields9615
      @alissameade-fields9615 3 роки тому

      @@PiedType How do you think the National Park Service got them on the elk?

  • @BabyGirl18069
    @BabyGirl18069 2 роки тому +1

    This was amazing to watch.

  • @Cindilc
    @Cindilc 3 місяці тому

    I love the sound elk make!

  • @m.6343
    @m.6343 3 роки тому +1

    This is amazing seeing this out of the window

  • @roncar1761
    @roncar1761 2 роки тому +2

    I am surprise on the bull elks getting along!

  • @ConnollyCove
    @ConnollyCove 7 років тому +2

    Nice video!!..Keep it up. :)

  • @wrongway100
    @wrongway100 3 місяці тому

    I have been in Colorado for a year and a half camping all over and I have never seen an elk moose bear I guess this is the only way I'm going to get the chance to see is on video and they got them running through their town that is so cool

  • @rebeccaslater1398
    @rebeccaslater1398 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful creatures . May we share the land in harmony with them .

  • @papajon62
    @papajon62 2 роки тому +3

    It’s an Elk parade…

  • @Jacob-dh7ee
    @Jacob-dh7ee 3 місяці тому

    how nice of them to drive on the right side of the road

  • @CalmVibesVee
    @CalmVibesVee 6 років тому +8

    Meanwhile in Estes....

  • @cynthiagonzales9131
    @cynthiagonzales9131 3 місяці тому

    Keep the trail. Put signs up!!. This is too cool!!

  • @paulshaw5119
    @paulshaw5119 3 роки тому +2

    Pretty cool parade!!!

  • @mollymaggie2
    @mollymaggie2 3 роки тому +1

    What a spectacular site

  • @andrewnorgrove6487
    @andrewnorgrove6487 6 років тому +5

    What beautiful creatures they are ) how lucky you are ,so glad they were not driven to extinction like the buffalo almost is .
    Sure these guys aren't just doing a Russian trick by going around the block to look like more ;-)

  • @griselle1775
    @griselle1775 3 місяці тому

    If I lived there, I think I just die and went to heaven!❤

  • @ScoreEddie1
    @ScoreEddie1 6 років тому +5

    Just being curious, but are elk's mostly seen in these types of large herds?

    • @tuborgcarlsberg1184
      @tuborgcarlsberg1184 6 років тому +4

      no, they spread out when they get to the summer feeding ground.

    • @kristinebailey6554
      @kristinebailey6554 Рік тому

      No, when the snowy season hits, they come down to the foothills to browse together.. They fan back out in the summer and head for higher elevations. Come here in the fall if you want to see a lot of elk. They hang out on the elementary school playground and pond across from the Stanley Hotel.

  • @bobebinger8267
    @bobebinger8267 6 років тому +3

    GREAT JOB !

  • @marthamartinez7431
    @marthamartinez7431 7 років тому +3

    que bendicion vivir cerca de estas preciocidad de animalitos cuidenlos de los cazadores

  • @Selah7791
    @Selah7791 3 місяці тому

    ❤ That must be Solomon, his queens and children

  • @qldr2305
    @qldr2305 Місяць тому

    How lucky to be living here!

  • @hollyeharris
    @hollyeharris 2 роки тому +1

    Why do they screech like that?? I’m from Cali and not familiar with the elk wildlife

    • @vmobile890
      @vmobile890 2 роки тому +1

      Good question best to check out youtube on elk calls . There will be many sounds .

    • @hollyeharris
      @hollyeharris 2 роки тому

      @@vmobile890 thanks 🙏 I was hoping for the cliff notes. Cuz when I get to researching anything I’m going to be busy for a hot minute

  • @Gunterfragen975
    @Gunterfragen975 3 місяці тому

    So so beautiful!!!!