We’re back up in the Engadine mountains with our caravan. Today we headed off to Pontresina, the village at the bottom of the “Piz Albris” (3166 metres above sea level). Pontresina, is well known for a one of the biggest capricorn populations in the “Swiss Alpes”. In spring they come down the mountains in search of the first patches of spring gras….
…and we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of theses “Kings of the Alpes”.
Beautiful photos!
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Thank you!
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I presume they are the same as what the French (Swiss) call Bouquetins – or are they different?
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Oui, monsieur, ils sont les mêmes. 😉
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Merci! I’ve only ever seen them at higher altitudes (and twice when I was walking with my mate Pete – so he thinks they are quite common!) Enjoy the rest of your holiday! 🙂
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Thanks, the fact about your mate Pete is very funny! 😂
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Looks lovely! I’ve spent many a winter and summer vacation in Pontresina.
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That’s cool! Thank you!
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Your photos are lovely and make me want to be there. Enjoy!
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Thank you❣️
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So beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you and thanks for dropping by!
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Stunning!!
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Thank you!
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Wow so beautiful and serene
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Absolutely!
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I can’t believe the horns on those ungulates. What are they?
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Oh, I see, they are actually called “Capricorns” never heard of them before. Always learning. Beautiful country and family photos.
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Thanks, they’re a very rare species.
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Stunning photos of such beautiful destinations!
And rare wildlife, too!
Thanks for taking us along.
Paz
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Thanks Paz for dropping by!
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Glückskinder👍 Ich hatte bisher noch keine dort gesehen. Schöne Zeit.
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Danke, ja Du hast recht, wir hatten wirklich Glück. 🍀😊
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Ahhhh…magnificent! Your wonderful photographs match those in the “Swiss Alps” calendars I seem to buy almost every year. So evocative, they inspire beautiful dreams (and banish stress too). Thank you!
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Thank you, that is so kind!
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It looks very peaceful and tranquil
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It was, when the kids spoke to us, it was only in whispers. Thanks for dropping by!
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Beautiful pictures!! ❤ Thank you for sharing!!
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Thank you! And thanks for dropping by❣️
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Thank you❣️
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These photos are absolutely beautiful and what an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you and thanks for dropping by!
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Breathtakingly beautiful!!!
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Thank you❣️
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What a beautiful adventure.
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It truly was! Thanks for dropping by.
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Your photos are beautiful as always. Thanks for posting them.
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Thank you, nice of you to drop by! 😊
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