Monthly Archives: September 2011

Cow Elk, Yellowstone National Park

This cow was part of a harem of about 10 cows and calves just north of Mammoth.   The photo was taken shortly before sunset.

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A Bull Elk Responds to Another’s Call

It’s been quite warm here in Yellowstone so far and the elk rut seems a bit slow to me.  This bull was seen near Seven Mile Bridge.

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Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

The elk rut has been slow.  This bull was without a harem.  Not far away is another bull with a small harem.  I had no choice but to shoot into the sun here.

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Bull Bison, Yellowstone National Park

This bull was one of many I saw yesterday in the Lamar Valley.  It rained on and off  which wetted down the hair on his face and made his eyes more visible.

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Pronghorn Rut, Yellowstone National Park

I’m in Yellowstone.  I came for the rut.  It’s been quite warm and that may have slowed things down a bit. This buck was busy defending his harem.  I observed him for about an hour before sunset and he was … Continue reading

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Osprey, Tomales Bay, California

I was backing up some images recently and realized I had forgotten that I photographed this osprey last month.  I like the background in this photo which is comprised of the hills on the east side of Tomales Bay.    … Continue reading

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Very Young Tule Elk Calf During the Rut in September

I photographed this young calf two days ago at Point Reyes.  I am used to seeing calves this young in late April, May and early June, not September.

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Bull Tule Elk During the Rut

The rut is in full swing at Point Reyes.   This bull had a harem of six or seven cows and a few yearlings and calves near Pierce Point Ranch.  He got into one big fight with another bull of … Continue reading

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