🦌🎶 The Haunting Song of the Elk: Why Do They Bugle? 🎶🦌 If you’ve ever been in Estes Park on a crisp autumn evening 🍂, you may have heard it — that wild, echoing call that seems to rise from the very heart of the mountains. It’s the elk bugle, and it’s one of the most unforgettable sounds of the Rockies. 🏔️ But why do elk bugle? ✨ A bull elk’s bugle is his way of saying: “This is my herd — and I will protect it.” “I am strong. I am here.” And sometimes, “Come challenge me if you dare.” It’s

This bull elk is deep in the rut — covered in mud, nostrils flared, and letting out a powerful bugle that echoes through the valley. 🌲🦌 Rolling in mud not only makes him look fierce but also helps him spread his scent and show off his strength to rivals and potential mates. Nature’s drama at its finest! 💪🍂 #ElkRut #BullElk #WildlifePhotography #RockyMountainNationalPark #colorado #fypage #fypシ❤️💞❤️ #fypreels #wildlife #animals #wildlifephotographer #estespark | Colorado Wild Adventures