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There's a hole in his head- Red Feather Lakes Colorado

By Mary Douglas

Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

March 24, 2014 07:06 AM

Bull moose drop their antlers in winter.

Look where the antler used to be, it looks like there’s a hole in his head!

moose in Red Feather Lakes Mary Douglas Ponderosa Realty

If I were that moose, I might be thinking, “I need this real estate agent taking my photo like I need (another) hole in my head!”

Or – “I need another car blocking my way like I need another hole in my head!”

Or maybe he would be thinking- “come back in the summer when I don’t have a hole in my head!”

One of the great things about living in the areas surrounding Red Feather is the wildlife. Being able to see them every day shows us a natural, peaceful order of things- far removed from the hustle of a city, any worries about missing planes, landslides, contracts, emails... etc.

I never tire of seeing the wildlife. Deer, moose, elk, and birds that sing or soar, fox, coyote, bear, mountain lion, little squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks- they all capture my attention and even if just for a second, my thoughts turn to a whisper and they take my breath away. They are wild and carefree.

In spite of the “hole in his head”, this guy seemed OK with the brief photo shoot and interruption of his carefree day.

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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

970-231-5756

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Fox Acres, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I’m here to help you.

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I write about my area in Colorado; Law, Custom & Procedure vary from State to State and even within the State.

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Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Gary, I had never seen anything like that before either- kind of looks painful! I would love to see buffalo, we used to have one (1) at the top of our hill...but he disappeared. He was more of a pet I think. Thanks for stopping by Gary.

Hi Sharon, you do not need anymore headaches- that's for sure! Well, at least you don't have a hole in your head like Mr. Moose here :-)

Mar 24, 2014 10:38 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That's a great picture, Mary. I was just in the CO Springs area for a long weekend. We had snow. Did you get any?

Mar 24, 2014 12:49 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Moose are interesting creatures. My sister lived in Alaska in the 1960s when they had the earthquake up there. She talks about standing in the doorway of her kitchen, and watching a moose butting a tree because it was moving.

I need another day like yesterday, like I need a hole in my head!

Mar 24, 2014 01:13 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks Debbie, we did get snow- it snowed all day Saturday... tiny little flakes that disappeared mid-day Sunday. Hope you had a great time in the Springs!

Hi Myrl, they are interesting and unpredictable. I can picture the moose and tree that you described! Sorry about yesterday I hope today was much better!

I need to hear another political campaign ad like I need a hole in my head!:-)

Mar 24, 2014 02:04 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

That is a fantastic picture but maybe he is happy that his head is not holding up those heavy antlers.

Mar 24, 2014 04:38 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Mary,

I love your photograph..I've always thought a Moose is an interesting creature. My brother just sent me a photo of one while they we skiing in CO...the snow was fantastic and they had a great time!!!

Mar 24, 2014 09:15 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Mary - I think I've figured it out with that moose. He has a gender identity issue, so he shed his horns because he wants to be a girl

Mar 25, 2014 02:50 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

Mary...that is just a very strange photo. I does look like that though...lol

Mar 25, 2014 03:23 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I had no idea that a moose loses his horns. Without his horns, he doesn't look like a moose, and I probably would not recognize one if I saw it wandering alone down the road, ha, ha , ha, like I'm gonna see a moose in Sacramento.

Mar 25, 2014 06:19 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Kristin, you have point- maybe he is happy without his big beautiful rack!

Hi Dorie, I'm glad your brother had a great time skiing here! The moose seem to like it here too LOL!

Oh Myrl, that is just too funny.

Hi Jeffrey- it does look strange you're right

Hi Elizabeth, all deer, elk and moose shed their antlers every year. After I learned that, the antler chandeliers didn't bother me nearly as much :-)

Mar 25, 2014 07:38 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

like you're going to see a moose in Sacramento! hahhahahahahaha.....ahhhhh

Mar 25, 2014 07:39 AM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Nice shot, Mary! How lucky were you to have your camera ready when you spotted him!

Mar 27, 2014 03:25 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

How close were you to that big moose? Looks awful close. I always love your photography.

Mar 27, 2014 07:03 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks Maria, my associate and I were on our way back to the office after taking photos of a new isting- but I usually have my camera wherever I go:-)

Hi Tammy, I was a very safe distance and in a car. I love to see them but not roo close. Thanks Tammy.

Mar 27, 2014 08:17 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Mary, Hole or not, that is a great photo. The hair on this guy is really thick. Looking at his face I sure do better understand the character of Bullwinkle.

Mar 27, 2014 03:26 PM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I did not know that, Mary. How long does it take to grow a pair of antlers? Do they just sprout?

Mar 30, 2014 02:56 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi William, thanks. You're right, he still has his heavy winter coat on- no goofy smile like Bullwinkle though

Hi Jane, yes, they just sprout! :-) their new antlers will start growing in spring and they grow fairly quickly- he'll have a full rack again by fall...then the cycle starts over again...

Mar 30, 2014 03:36 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Mary what a beautiful photo. On a visit to Vermont I was hoping to see a moose but that did not happen.

You truly live in a beautiful area, a place to be one with nature.

Apr 01, 2014 02:46 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mary, have never seen this, and would be very cool to see in person!

Apr 02, 2014 10:49 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Jennifer, I have seen more moose this past year than ever before---so I guess you can go where they are and never see them:-( hopefully on your next trip to Vermont they will show up!

Joan, I can say, that I have never seen them with "a hole in their head" either! I bet by now he has little velvet "sprouts" already coming out of his head.

Have a great weekend!

Apr 05, 2014 04:04 AM