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Elk are common along the northern Oregon Coast. This one was part of a herd grazing on the fresh spring grass at Ecola Point on a calm early spring afternoon. Many in the herd, like this one, were older juveniles. Clearly they are used to people because they were just calmly enjoying their lunch despite the parking lot traffic and a number of people and dogs in the area.

To visit Ecola State Park:

https://denphototravel.com/2024/ecola-state-park/

https://denphototravel.com/2024/twelve-most-photogenic-beaches-in-oregon/