Thursday, June 4, 2009

Yellowstone NP, Day 13 Last Full Day in the Park

Great Day! We got an earlier start and it paid off, as you shall see in a moment.

First, the question has been asked about how we go about finding the wildlife for the pictures. It is a lot like hunting. First, you study the habits of the animals you're searching for. Second, you research the habitat preferences of the animals you want. Armed with this knowledge, you venture into the Park at the right time of day and look in the places that favor the preferences of your prey. Then, you search diligently for clues that your prey is in the area so you can focus your search.

After all that research, we have found that the most reliable clue to the presence of your prey is as follows:


Now that I've had my fun, here's some fun for you. In order, here are our finds for today.

First, Bro' Coyote!




Next, Br'er Bear number 1.



Then, Br'er Bear number 2.




Next, a mule deer gives us the eye -- and ear!


Then a stop to check on the Sandhill Crane. Still sitting on the egg(s).


Next, on to the Big Horn Ram.....






Last, an unidentified Hawk......


Then came the rains, effectively ending our day in the Park.

Tomorrow, we move over to Cody, WY, and will have some different scenery for you.

Stay well!


MMG and DDG

1 comment:

  1. hello, i found your blog on google, great photos.

    i'm heading to yellowstone from southern california on the 15th. how was the weather when you were last there? is it still worth the drive up? or should i re-schedule for august?


    Thanks,
    Steve.

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