Monthly Archives: July 2011

Badger, Yellowstone National Park

In the spring of 2009 this mother badger and her three cubs were very popular photo subjects in Yellowstone.  Her den was fairly close to the road.   She crossed the road often and I worried that she’d get hit.  I … Continue reading

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Yellow-bellied Marmot, Yellowstone National Park

One of the things I’ve noticed about myself at Yellowstone is that I no longer just focus on the species that are most sought after by photographers and other visitors.  I’m thinking, of course, of things like bears and wolves.  … Continue reading

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Bison Calf, near Slough Creek

In the spring of 2009 and in the spring of 2010 I spent a lot of time observing baby animals in Yellowstone.  They are all cute.  But I grew especially fond of bison calves or, as they are also known, … Continue reading

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Mormon Row Barn, Grand Teton National Park

When I travel to Yellowstone I usually don’t leave it because the wildlife photo opportunities are so good.  The next time I go to Yellowstone I’m going to break my habit and spend some time in Jackson Hole at the … Continue reading

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Gray Wolf, Yellowstone National Park

I photographed this wolf on a foggy morning a year ago.  It had killed a cow elk the night before.  The elk carcass is just outside the photo.

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Mad Robin, Yellowstone National Park

I was near Tower Falls last spring waiting to photograph a black bear that had decided to take a nap.  I waited for a couple of hours.  Nothing.  The only living creature near me then was this robin that looked … Continue reading

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Independence Day and Our Nation’s Symbol

A bald eagle perches on a driftwood limb on the shore of Kachemak Bay, Alaska. There was a nice article in our paper today about a man here in Marin County who collects all things relating to the bald eagle.  … Continue reading

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Harlequin Duck, Yellowstone National Park

When people think of Yellowstone wildlife they think of mammals like bison, elk, bears and wolves.  However, it’s a pretty good place to see birds as well.  There is a spot on the Yellowstone River called LeHardy Rapids.  You can … Continue reading

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