Two Ships in the Night
It was interesting to watch how calmly this Sandhill Crane and coyote passed by each other at the Blacktail Ponds
Category: Birds
A 3rd Osprey Attacks a Nesting pair of Osprey
An Osprey comes in for an attack of a nesting pair of Osprey with chicks in the nest. The adult at the bottom of the photo sprung into action and chased the invader off.
Photographed June 15th in Yellowstone. … Continue readingA 3rd Osprey Attacks a Nesting pair of Osprey
The Northern Pygmy Owl, Yellowstone’s Tiny Predator
A Northern Pygmy Owl, Yellowstone’s Tiny Predator
Nestled in the forests of Yellowstone National Park, the Northern Pygmy Owl stands out not for its size, but for its mighty spirit. Despite being one of the smallest owls in North America, measuring just 6-7 inches tall, this diminutive raptor is a formidable hunter. With its sharp talons and keen eyesight, it preys on insects, small birds, and even animals as large as itself, proving that courage and skill know no size. … Continue readingThe Northern Pygmy Owl, Yellowstone’s Tiny Predator
A Sandhill Crane family in the forest
Two Sandhill crane colts try to keep up with their parents in the forest away from the pond. Obstacles that the adults step over like this log take more effort for the young ones. … Continue readingA Sandhill Crane family in the forest
Great Blue Heron Yin and Yang at Soda Butte Creek
A Great Blue Heron stands on one leg with the stillness of its fishing pond in front and the tumult
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Great Horned Owl and Her Owlet
It has been amazing to see how fast this Great Horned owlet has grown in the last week since I
The Osprey Pair is Back in Lamar Canyon
It’s wonderful to have this mating pair of Ospreys back in Lamar Canyon again this year prepping their nest for
Two Sandhill Cranes perform a Courtship Dance
Check out these two Sandhill Cranes performing a courtship dance in Yellowstone National Park. It is early April and this
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Osprey Take Off in Lamar Valley, yellowstone National Park
Osprey take off. I’m looking forward to having these beautiful birds return to Yellowstone and Gardiner Montana in 2024. Please
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Meet the Rarely Seen Northern Pygmy Owl, Yellowstone’s Tiny Predator
Nestled in the forests of Yellowstone National Park, the Northern Pygmy Owl stands out not for its size, but for
Continue readingMeet the Rarely Seen Northern Pygmy Owl, Yellowstone’s Tiny Predator