"THE NURSERY GROUP"

Rocky Mountain Sheep (4 Photos)

(Near Canmore, Alberta, CA)

These Rocky Mountain Sheep appear to be part of a "nursery group". I suppose in a way it is full time "day care". A nursery group is generally made up of females, lambs and sub adult males. The mature males form bachelor groups.

The back drop of some old fencing made for some interesting contrasts and an opportunity to photograph some jumping sheep. The photo entitled "The Matriarch" appeared to be the oldest of the females (from her appearance alone) and she definitely watched over the herd. She was the last one over the fence and kept a close watch on the younger females and lambs.

PHOTO #1 - "ON THE FENCE LINE" 

Rocky Mountain Sheep - Female"ON THE FENCE LINE"
(Near Canmore, Alberta, CA)

PHOTO #2 - "THE MATRIARCH" (or Grandma)

Rocky Mountain Sheep - Female"MATRIARCH (OR GRANDMA)"
(Near Canmore, Alberta, CA)

PHOTO #3 - "LAMB A LEAPING" (You have to love the intense focus on this lamb's face.)

PHOTO #4 - "COUNTING SHEEP" (Will have to mentally visualize this group before bedtime.)