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Yellow-bellied Marmots, Yellowstone National Park

Yellow-bellied marmots are one of the largest rodents in Yellowstone.  They are about 20 t0 28 inches in length and weigh from 3.5 to 11 pounds.  They are found at all elevations in the park and hibernate for up to … Continue reading

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Nervous Cow Elk, Yellowstone National Park

As I was driving from Mammoth to Tower shortly after sunrise one morning I spotted this lone cow elk looking at me.  She seemed very nervous.  She looks like she may be pregnant and I assume she was close to … Continue reading

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Red Fox Mom and Babies, Yellowstone National Park

I almost always see red foxes in Yellowstone, but I’ve never gotten a good photo of one until this year.  When it rains it pours.  This year I saw and photographed several, including this vixen and her two kits. I’ve … Continue reading

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Grizzly Cub at Grand Teton National Park

I haven’t ever gone through Grand Teton on my way to or from Yellowstone, but I was leaning toward doing that on the way home this year when someone in Yellowstone told me of a spot to photograph a great … Continue reading

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Large Number of Mountain Bluebirds in Yellowstone National Park

When I’m in Yellowstone in May I usually see a few mountain bluebirds and I usually try to get a decent photo of one.  I haven’t had much success until this year.  I’ve had some incredible opportunities this time.  I … Continue reading

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Red-winged Blackbird

I like and enjoy seeing all wild birds.  Okay, I’ll admit that I like some more than others.   Take today’s photo for example.  It’s not a bald eagle.  It’s not a peregrine falcon.  It’s not a great gray owl.  … Continue reading

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Poster Boy

One thing I like about photographing during the winter at Point Reyes is the lush greens in the ranching areas.  The rainy season is just about over and it will be just be a matter of time before the greens … Continue reading

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A Great Blue Heron Grabs a Crayfish.

Just down the street from my house is an agricultural field.  In the winter part of it floods.  It drains into a large wetland which is connected to San Francisco Bay.  It attracts herons, egrets and ducks.  A couple of … Continue reading

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Coyote in Gopherville

This coyote was photographed hunting gophers on ranch land in Point Reyes National Seashore.  The ranch lands provide good habitat for gophers.  A healthy population of gophers (and other rodents) means a good food supply for predators that feed on … Continue reading

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Portrait of a Bobcat

I saw this bobcat about a month ago.  He was sitting in a field enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun.  He looks like he may have been daydreaming.  Do bobcats daydream?  If you would like to purchase a print … Continue reading

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