Author Topic: Local Big Horn Sheep (Read 59229 times)

Nolena · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 02, 03, 12:07:26 PM »

No. It's whether or no they use nail polish on their hooves.

Stitches · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 02, 03, 03:53:01 PM »

Depends on if there are wearing high heeled hooves.

Leftfield · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 03, 03, 05:33:38 PM »

About 2:30am, June 1, I was coming home via Lone Pine Rd. I saw in the distance, two pairs of eyes reflecting my headlights. I was thinking those critters were coyotes but they turned out to be deers. I had to really slow down so I wont hit them with my vehicle. (They are worst than squirrels dodging cars.) They didnt look fully grown yet. My wife, Ellie Mae II, is mad at me for not herding them home.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 10, 03, 07:17:50 PM »

Wrightwood · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 10, 03, 07:21:08 PM »

Here's another photo from Wed evening about 6:30pm.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 10, 03, 07:36:31 PM »

And a few more

KW · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 11, 03, 12:50:52 AM »

Man, he looks like he's posing just for you on that last one! Great shots!

Nolena · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 11, 03, 01:24:44 AM »

I knewthey used nail polish!

Very nice pictures! Those look like some healthy sheep.

zelicaon · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 11, 03, 01:39:55 AM »

Yup! The pictures are worth joining the forum for!

Here is a notice about a meeting about bighorn sheep.
It is sponsored by the San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy.
They usually have a panel of local experts discussing each topic.

Monthly Environmental Roundtable
DATE: Monday, October 13, 7-9:00pm
LOCATION: Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center, Baldwin Park
TOPIC: San Gabriel Mountains Bighorn Sheep: A Collision in Habitat Planning?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 11, 03, 02:30:20 AM »

Bedding down for the night.

artology · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 11, 03, 05:17:40 AM »

As always, incredible images!

Islip · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 11, 03, 05:18:59 PM »

Very nice!

Wrightwood · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 11, 03, 05:56:26 PM »

And another

Kristaldawn · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 07, 03, 11:06:30 AM »

To be lucky enough to live in such a place to have this wildlife, I say we just keep it a secret! To admire these animals from a far and be able to share it with others is ideal, just don't go telling those drunk hunters!!

clint · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 09, 03, 03:23:34 AM »

Kristaldawn,

I understand where your'e coming from, but keeping our Bighorn population quiet causes bigger problems than educating the public about these magnificent animals. The Nelson Bighorn that occupy the San Gabriels are in emminent danger of extiction. The causes are complicated but can be traced back to a root cause of improper forest management. Specifically, intervention by man in the normal fire cycle of our wild lands.

Now there are people advocating the use of domestic goats around Wrightwood for fuel reduction. While this technique is viable for many areas. It is not so for Wrightwood. If these people would take the time to become educated about Bighorns they might think differently.

So while you are absolutely correct about keeping specific locations quiet, people who live in the forests need to be educated about their responsibility as stewards of those public lands and wildlife that they chose to live with as neighbors.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #35 on:** Jul 25, 04, 06:26:16 PM »

betsylou · « **Reply #36 on:** Jul 25, 04, 06:35:33 PM »

OH MY GOD John, those pictures are the very best yet!
Thanks again!

LasPulgas · « **Reply #37 on:** Jul 26, 04, 02:43:45 AM »

They look so glossy and well-fed.

It is surprising how well they are adapted to this environment.

The pics are so clear it feels like you could reach out and pat them.

Gr8 work, John!

Wrightwood · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 09, 04, 08:04:29 PM »

September 2004 - Notice the winter coat

Domingo · « **Reply #39 on:** Aug 05, 05, 06:03:24 PM »

Author Topic: Local Big Horn Sheep (Read 59229 times)

zelicaon

artology

Islip

Kristaldawn

clint

betsylou

LasPulgas