Easter was approaching so the deer and elk were showing off their "Easter bonnets".
One elk seemed to have had a head start on the others. Sitting next to a red deer, he had a full set of antlers covered in velvet
As fresh as the antlers are, this is the season when the animals' coats can very ragged as they lose their winter coats.
This elk's antlers are just starting to show, but his outer coat was showing signs of serious deterioration
Some bison can look very scruffy, but some are still neatly groomed
The Przewalski Horses' coats are rather scruffy looking
There were two extremes on view in the mountain goat area. One goat was pristine looking in its wintergarb, another looked like it might have been partially shaven in one area. It had a punk look to it.
The one arctic wolf that appeared was looking nice and clean, while the grey wolves' coats were dirty and ill-kempt
While boar piglets seem to arrive at anytime of the year, there were several families of overactive energy (watch the video😊)
A recent arrival (last fall) at Parc Omega are two wolverines. Their enclosure is not that easy to find which is why it took us so long to visit them. Looking at their claws, I certainly wouldn't want to get too close to them.
There was a good selection of birds visiting the Parc.
Starting with a pileated woodpecker
A kingfisher had caught a light snack
We don't often see wood ducks at the Parc, buffleheads seem to be visiting many areas as this was the fourth location we have seem them and a couple pairs of hooded mergansers were fishing.
Not sure if this goose was nesting already, or just testing the spot out...
A raven was trying out various calls, other than is guttural "caws"
A chipmunk and a red squirrel were enjoying a hearty snack
The prairie dog area is not open for walk-throughs yet, but they were very much up and being vocal
The cinnamon and black bears were enjoying the spring weather
