Many Moose
“Cow with Calf” original painting in pointillism by Gail Niebrugge, commissioned by Teeland Middle School, Wasilla, Alaska, giclee limited edition prints available.
Moose are as common in Alaska as cows are to a cattle rancher. They can be found everywhere, except when you want to show one to a visitor. It is not unusual to look out the window and see one of three things in the yard; moose tracks in the snow or soft ground, a pile of moose nuggets (poop), or the actual animals helping themselves to a meal of leaves and branches, or the vegetable garden, or a prized tree. We love watching moose and finding a huge bull with a big rack of antlers. But, my best moose sightings are the ones with the mother and her calves. I have learned to keep my distance, for nothing is as scary as being near a cow moose when she senses that her young may be in danger. The best defense is to find wings for your feet.
More tomorrow,
Gail Niebrugge, Art from Alaska
