Category Archives: Wildlife

Woody Wood Pecker

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Jan

This Pileated Woodpecker is where the cartoon drawings come from. And I think a few hair doos too!!   

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Camp

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Jan

So I thought about this site..nice and shady Ok look closer…I lightened the photo..see that dark shadow mid right?? Occupied!! He likes to lay on his belly eating dandelions and drags himself along til he needs to get up for … Continue reading →

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Night

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Jan

When the sun sets the moon rises an elk mommy convinces baby to make it across the river a deer stares at me through the darkness a fox watches and waits Happy Halloween

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The Rest of the Story

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Jan

continued last post: So there they are 399 hot on Blondes heels… Sometime about now the people next to me panic, fearing the bears would run us over. A lady screaches and comes close to knocking me over. I am … Continue reading →

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White out

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Jan

One spring squall: Tetons, May 2016, 399 and coy. I loved this moment all quiet with it snowing, can barely see.

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Mackay, Idaho

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Jan

Ok, I will eventually catch up where I was since eastern Arizona. But for now, I am in Mackay Idaho. Spring is starting, creatures abound. Love this area. This baby yearling moose got kicked off from mom. She is somewhere … Continue reading →

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Killdeer

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Jan

they are dang cute must have a nest near Tail detail and yup…the nest. not much defining it. I took the egg photo with cell phone    

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Interesting rareish birds

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Jan

The green kingfisher is a resident breeding bird which occurs from southern Texas in the USA south through Central and South America to central Argentina. This small kingfisher breeds by streams in forests or mangroves. Wikipedia This photo was heavily … Continue reading →

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Black Beauties

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jan

Black Beauties from Tonopah, Nv

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Visit to Gilbert Water Ranch, Az

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Jan

Gilber Water Ranch, Gilbert Az ( east Of Phoenix Az) is a great place for birders to visit. And a fun place for families with kids. Land was set aside for recycled water into 8 ponds. With lots of riparian, … Continue reading →

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Fall is near

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Jan

What do you envision when you think of fall? Crisp colorful leaves? Dry air, cool nights? Wool sweaters, school books,chilly days, better weather to be outdoors? Well I know a lot of people who have this sort of guy in … Continue reading →

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August yard bird

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Jan

took about a week of waiting for this hummer to allow me to get a photo. Good thing I have a comfy glider to wait on early mornings and evenings. I have such few flowers in the yard she is … Continue reading →

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A moment in time

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Jan

Deep in the dark woods, in a pouring rain, late in the evening, a fox parent comes back to the den empty handed.  A tender moment.  Do not lament! These kits look pretty healthy. Teton Park. Near some campsites. Manual, … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Jan

Hope it is a blue bird day!

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Dinner fight

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Jan

Oh, you know how it is. Always a squabble over the food.  I believe the food are wood rats? Or ground squirrles? Very large voles?  These kit foxes were super cute and played for about 30 mins like puppies before retreating to … Continue reading →

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Mom leads the way

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Jan

#610 of the Tetons crosses the road first with no worries. Her collar is a tracking device. Most of the females now sport this new jewlery so the park biologists can track their habits etc. She is still very wet … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget kids!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jan

Always look both ways when crossing the road! These are Wy. Teton’s #610 grizzly cubs of this year.  Check out their claws already! Mom must be proud.

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Moose in Moose

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Jan

These cuties were near the town of Moose, Wy. One is obviously a bit larger. It was pouring down rain hand holding camera d300 at 1100 iso lens 80-400.  My friends and I were so lucky so catch them just as … Continue reading →

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Lunch Interupted in the Tetons

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Jan

#610 and her new cubs of the year.  610 is daughter of 399 and sports expensive collar and earings. This photo is not exactly considered good but posting because I like her standing. You can se she is soaking wet … Continue reading →

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#399 ready for love!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Jan

#399 is out and about sans cubs. Will she find a lover? Who can resist that face??? LOL!!! A young male has been seen near by. So exciting in the Tetons!

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