We always enjoy watching the harlequin ducks at LeHardy Rapids. This year there was a female hanging with the colorful males and they were spending more time in the whitewater showing off their skills in the raging current. Read more…

On a recent 4-day camping trip we heard the unmistakable sounds of ruffed grouse drumming. While driving down a dirt road, Melissa spotted one of the percussionists on his drumming log and we spent several minutes enjoying the concert. Read more…

Reflecting on an experience is the best way to learn something from it. And seeing all the reflections across Yellowstone’s many aquatic habitats always helps me appreciate the beauty of our new home. Read more…

I spent a bit of time this week observing a sandhill crane family feeding near Junction Butte. Not sure which is cuter – a baby bison or this little guy. Read more…

I have wanted to see a male calliope hummingbird ever since learning they are in Yellowstone a few years ago. We spotted one on a hike recently and it had returned to the same area when we walked back so I hung around for a bit and was rewarded with a very lucky close encounter… Read more…

With a friend’s birding group soon to visit, I went out looking for dusky grouse that Melissa could share with them on her tour. I got more than I bargained for. Read more…

While we were driving home earlier this week Melissa spotted a hovering kestrel and then another. We turned back and parked in a pullout and watched these aerobatic raptors as they showcased their amazing abilities while hunting. Read more…