Look! There's Bullwinkle!

From Isle Royale National Park:

Be on the lookout! While hiking the Isle Royale trails, ensure that you don't focus solely on tripping hazards like rocks and tree roots, because you may not notice you're being watched. This bull was seen on the Rock Harbor Trail outside the Rangers' residences. Notice the large, symmetrical antlers, which are a good indication of age. After his 1st birthday, a bull's antlers will tend to increase in size, the number of points, and weight until he reaches his prime. Remember to always look around you and keep the camera ready. #moosecrushmonday#mooselife

#NationalPark #animal #mammal #moose #Bullwinkle #nature #wildlife #Michigan #MI




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What’s cuter than one baby moose? Two baby moose!

From Isle Royale National Park:

What’s cuter than one baby moose? Two baby moose! That’s right – twin calves.

After eight long months, cow moose all over Isle Royale have their young in mid-May. Some momma moose on the island have double the trouble! Five sets of twin calves were detected by researchers in 2016. Abundant food supplies and lack of predation make for a healthy parent, which increases the incidence of twins. Watch out mommas, twin calves on Isle Royale are on the rise! #mooselife#watchablewildlife 

Photo courtesy of Kristin Thomas 

#animals #Mammal #Moose #Nature #Wildlife #NationalPark 

#Michigan #MI 




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Polyphemus Moth

From Isle Royale National Park:

Polyphemus moth flashing #isleroyalecolors along the Windigo Nature Trail. 

#animal #insect #moth #nature #wildlife #NationalPark 

#Michigan #MI 






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It's spring in Lake Superior and on Isle Royale

From Isle Royale National Park:

It's spring in Lake Superior and on Isle Royale. Nothing shows that better than retreating ice in the island's bays and channels. This photo was taken a week ago while researchers used thermal imaging to scan for moose. 

#SpringIsHere #IsleRoyale #ViewFromAbove#AerialPhoto




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