Category: Natural History
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Gray Ghost
We drove into the interior of the park on the last day before roads closed for the season hoping to catch a glimpse of a great gray owl. Read more…
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A Very Moosey Place
A short hike in Grand Teton National Park took us to a very moosey pond. Read more…
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The Colors of Autumn
Our first fall in the Rockies has provided some magical moments in a golden landscape. Read more…
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Big Red
A few weeks ago, a bull elk got stuck in the mud at a marsh in the park. After its death, a large grizzly took over the carcass and guarded it against all comers from other bears to coyotes and even ravens. Read more…
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Song Dog Pups
I stumbled across a coyote den with pups one day while hiking in the northern range. They soon seemed to ignore me as I sat and watched their activiy. Read more…
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Backyard Bears
The local bears found a bonanza of food in our yard so we decided we should take some action to keep them wild and safe. Read more…
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The Last Hummingbird
We had our last hummingbird of the season at our new home earlier this month. But what a season it was – shorter than we had in NC, but incredibly active. Read more…
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Season of the Bears
Bears on the landscape are a humbling experience. This time of year they are on the move looking for food in preparation for hibernation. Read more…
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Trail Camera Critters, Montana Style
Here’s to a new home, new adventure, new memories. ~The Wilders Life is different in our new home. We left behind our wildflower gardens, water gardens, and 14 acres of mature hardwoods and moved to a place with a lot of non-native plantings from the previous owner (including a lot of fruit-producing trees and shrubs)… Read more…
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Learning New Leps
I’ve been trying to learn more about the many new (to me) species of butterflies that call this area home. Identifying some has proven challenging. Read more…
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