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I visited the White Mountains in New Hampshire for the past three days. The weather was stormy and rainy, but I managed a few short day hikes. Early this morning I drove to a remote location that is perfect moose habitat. It was hazy with an intermittent light drizzle. I saw some movement within the shadows of the forest and spotted a young adult male and what I presume was his female mate. Or, vice versa if you prefer! It's mating time for moose in the Northeastern USA. The male was closer and sized me up for about five seconds, then both trotted off. I moved parallel to the direction they had moved and saw the female standing in a small clearing. I couldn't see the male, but I suspect he was close by. She stood for a couple of minutes before moving deeper into the forest. All shots handheld.
Young male Moose
Profile as he prepared to move away.
Female Moose stands in a small clearing a few minutes later.
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