The bull elk in the center of this picture taken along the Sand Hills Journey Scenic Byway a few miles from my home has been hanging out with this cow herd for several years and avails himself of sandhills grass in the summer and combined corn fields in the winter. Life is good! Complimenting the scene at this time of year are the eagles that move into the area to hunt the rivers – with, hopefully, open water – and scavenge for spent wildlife to make it through the cold winter months. I wish I’d had my camera ready when one sailed by near the front porch of my home recently. Maybe next time:-)
