A crystal clear morning. Venus came up in the morning dawn. The sun caught the top of the peaks in the west before it rose over the mountains. The thin moon rose just before the sun. It was an old waning 6%. Due to its thinness and the morning light it was hard to see. I needed the binoculars to spot it at first. A Robin came and sat close to me and a heard of young Bighorn Sheep ran, about 50 yards in front of me. The way they were going I expected to see something like a coyote or cougar on their heels, but nothing. Something riled them however. The river is still clear and runs slow beside the tracks. Not long now the wetlands will be full. Next moon probably. Very fine morning.
Palliser Pass 
mountaincoward
Sheep generally run away from walkers here unless they’re on a very busy and touristy hill – and then they just get used to people and ignore them.
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underswansea
These are wild sheep, but have become used to people. They don’t usually run from people. The town of Radium Hot Springs, does their best to protect them as they are a draw for tourists. They have put up several statues in honour of the Bighorn and are even constructing a large animal overpass over the highway to stop them getting hit by vehicles.
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mountaincoward
Well done to Radium Hot Springs – that’s all really great. Nice to see people caring for the wildlife – I wish they’d do it more here…
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Jim R
I have always enjoyed seeing a thin crescent Moon. My east view is good for that with few obstructions.
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underswansea
I was pleased to have spotted this one. If I recall correctly you had a post about spotting a very thin crescent moon.
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Jim R
Maybe more than one. 🙂
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underswansea
I went back and read a couple. The one you got on Sept. 16, 2020 was phenomenal.
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Jim R
I remember that one. It was special. Thanks for reminding me.
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