Just as I was getting ready to call it a morning at Mt Evans b/c the light was getting high, this Moutain Goat plopped down right in front me and began vigorously tossing dirt all over himself. It took me so by surprise b/c I had never seen or heard of this behavior with goats. I am aware that the Bison take dirt baths to rid themselves of insects and keep them cool. There were no bugs, but maybe the goat was feeling a little hot, although it did not feel hot to me at all.As I was standing there trying to figure out what the heck he was doing and why, I realized that I had not lifted my camera. That was quickly remedied. It was a tough place to photograph but what I like here is the story and the inclusion of the various habitat, of which there was obviously a lot. What a scene!
I wonder if anyone has any ideas or facts about this behavior as it pertains to Mountain Goats?
Thank you for looking.
Marina Scarr
Florida Master Naturalist
www.marinascarrphotography.com







As I was standing there trying to figure out what the heck he was doing and why, I realized that I had not lifted my camera. That was quickly remedied. It was a tough place to photograph but what I like here is the story and the inclusion of the various habitat, of which there was obviously a lot. What a scene!
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