Tag: Yellowstone
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A Weekend Ramble in the Park
Melissa and I ventured into the park this past weekend to enjoy a break in the weather. Portions of the road system to the interior of the park opened on Friday afternoon so we took advantage of that and traveled south for the day where we were lucky to observe this huge male grizzly. Read more…
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It Must Be Spring (?)
Spring is happening here in Yellowstone in spite of the winter storm warning today. These last two weeks I have been out in the park observing the changes as many species return and new life begins. Read more…
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A Birdy Year
We have enjoyed learning about our bird neighbors this past year. While many park visitors don’t pay much attention to the feathered wildlife of Yellowstone, we find them to be fascinating and want to learn more about how they live on this landscape we now call home. Read more…
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First Grizzly!
I really enjoy observing grizzly bears and seeing my first one of this season was very special. Read more…
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Update on Scavenger’s Delight
I’ve been checking the bison carcasses at Blacktail Ponds in hopes of seeing a grizzly. No bear as yet, but plenty of other wildlife action in that area. Read more…
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Scavengers’ Delight
A bison that drowned at Blacktail Ponds becomes a meal plan for various scavengers. But the real meal awaits something able to pull the carcass out of the water. Grizzlies are reported coming out of hibernation so it shouldn’t be long. Read more…
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First Flower?
Mike and I saw our first wildflower of the season on a hike this week! Or at least, we thought we did… Read more…
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Slow Mo
Playing with slow motion video on my camera and finding it both fascinating and a bit, well, slow at times. But I do enjoy seeing things my eye misses in real time. Read more…
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Be Like the Fox
Red foxes in winter – what beautiful animals. Watching them hunt in a snowy landscape is magical. Read more…
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Eagle Rock
Running errands in our new home landscape often leads to encounters with all sorts of wildlife. Read more…
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