Photos: The Goats of Stonewall

A burly male mountain goat, free of the last of his heavy winter fleece, holds a quintessentially dramatic stance atop Stonewall Mountain, Sunday July 31. The big billy was clearly the dominant male mountain goat on the peak and seemed to have an uncanny knack for picturesque poses.

The peak of Red Mountain creates a scenic backdrop for a pair of young goats.

A young adult billy goat watches a group of ATV riders as they watch him.

A lamb races to catch up to its mother.

A young mountain goat wanders along the precipice.

A pair of mountain goats make their way across the rocks.

A young billy mountain goat tastes the handgrips of a four -wheeler.

A lone goat makes its way past the Stonewall Mountain fire tower