The Tiny Hunter
An ermine in white phase in Yellowstone in late October. If you zoom in you can see chipmunk blood on
Tag: Predator vs Prey
Early Meal Out of Hibernation
A just out of his winter den male grizzly claims a huge prize – a winter kill bison. This bison
A Coyote Scavenges an Elk Carcass
A coyote scavenges the remains of an elk carcass on the bank of the Lamar River. The elk was killed
Grizzly Boar Nap Time
When you’re the biggest, baddest male grizzly in an area, this is how you get to sleep on a bull
Guarding the Prize
The large grizzly boar known as Big Red guards a Bull Elk carcass he has covered in grass and dirt.
A Black Bear Scatters Bald Eagles
To celebrate toady’s Global Big Day of birding, an adult bald eagle and an immature bald eagle scatter from the bison carcass as a Cinnamon Black Bear boar comes running in last night. This is the bear that pulled the carcass out of Blacktail Ponds on Thursday night. … Continue readingA Black Bear Scatters Bald Eagles
Other Wildlife Visits the Bison Carcass at Blacktail Ponds
After the grizzly had his fill and left the carcass to go rest in the pine trees, the eagles, ravens, magpies, and coyotes all came to the bison carcass to feed. A bald eagle uses her wings for leverage to help remove meat from the carcass. The coyotes did a lot of sniffing of the grizzly bear scent and were very cautious approaching the carcass. … Continue readingOther Wildlife Visits the Bison Carcass at Blacktail Ponds
A Grizzly Boar Feeds on a Bison Carcass at Dusk
It took a couple of weeks, but a Grizzly boar finally pulled the bison carcass out of Blacktail Ponds here in Yellowstone. This guy came down to feed at dusk on 4/17. There is some discussion if he is the same bear that pulled the carcass out of the water or if there have been 2 different grizzlies on the carcass. … Continue readingA Grizzly Boar Feeds on a Bison Carcass at Dusk
Coyote Pack Tests a Female Mule Deer
Coyote pack tests a female Mule Deer
Coyotes attempted to take down this female mule deer multiple times. I watched until sunset and the coyotes trotted away. As of sunset, she was still alive. Yellowstone March 2025. … Continue readingCoyote Pack Tests a Female Mule Deer
A Great Blue Heron Fishing in the Salt River
A Great Blue heron Fishing in the Salt River
A Great Blue Heron with a just caught fish at sunrise on the Salt River near Mesa, Arizona. … Continue readingA Great Blue Heron Fishing in the Salt River