One of the signature sounds along the South Rim during autumn is the nocturnal bugling of the male elk. Their plaintive “whistles” attract female attention during the mating season (or “rut” as its known), and serve as a warning to would-be …
Love is in the Air
The crisp nights of Grand Canyon's South Rim are currently punctuated by the plaintive bugles of eager bull elk. Cervus Canadensis, a stately import from the northern Rockies and the largest member of the deer family, is a common sight for residents …