Yellowstone in Winter 2023
Wolf on the ridge
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: A wolf surveys the landscape below the ridge while the elk continue to graze, seemingly unaffected by his presence.
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8 Mile Wolf Pack
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Three wolves from the 8 Mile Pack trek across the ridgeline early in the morning.
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8 Mile Pack
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Two wolves from the 8 Mile Pack survey the territory from a high ridge.
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An early morning chorus
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Two wolves from the 8 Mile Pack howl together on ridge.
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An early morning chorus
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Two wolves from the 8 Mile Pack howl together on ridge.
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Black Wolf
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 12, 2023: A black wolf from the Rescue Creek Pack makes eye contact with me.
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Black Wolf Howling
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 12, 2023: A lone black wolf in the territory of the Rescue Creek Pack howls. For what reason - we will never know. No wolf returned the howl, nor did any wolf show itself in regards to the howling.
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Bison Foraging
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Finding enough grass to sustain themselves during the winter is a tough job for these guys, especially when the snow is this deep.
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Tripod the Coyote
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote poses for me.
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A tasty bite
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote finds a tasty bite beneath the snow.
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Digging Away
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote is digging deep into the snow. For what reason?? Has he cached a carcass from a previous kill he made and now wants to have a snack? Maybe he is digging his own hole to stash his kill? Or has he found a cache left by another animal - maybe another coyote, wolf or mountain lion? Who knows...but he is definately busy.
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Digging Away
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote is digging deep into the snow. For what reason?? Has he cached a carcass from a previous kill he made and now wants to have a snack? Maybe he is digging his own hole to stash his kill? Or has he found a cache left by another animal - maybe another coyote, wolf or mountain lion? Who knows...but he is definately busy.
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A Pause in Digging
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote stops digging for a moment to check out his surroundings.
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Coyote gets a feast
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote has discovered something with all that digging. It looks like maybe an elk carcass.
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Coyote gets a feast
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote feasts on a carcass. We are not sure whether he took the animal down, or whether he discovered it under the snow.
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Taking a breather
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote takes a minute to rest from his meal.
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On Alert
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote stays alert for intruders as he feasts.
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Yum
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote licks his lips after snacking on the carcass.
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So Good!
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote licks his lips after snacking on the carcass.
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A little yawn
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote gives a lttle yawn after feasting on his meal.
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Coyote on a kill
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: We watched as this coyote feasted on his kill. We didn't witness the kill, but his blood-stained mouth told the story.
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Tripod the Coyote
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote looks my way.
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Bighorn Sheep Ram
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: This Bighorn Sheep Ram looks up from his grazing to pose for me.
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"What? You're taking my picture??"
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: A Bighorn Ram looks surprised to see me taking his picture.
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Bighorn Sheep funny fac
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: This Bighorn Sheep Ram seems to be smirking at me.
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Winter's Struggle
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: A bison struggles through the blowing, deep snow to reach better foraging areas.
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Chest Deep
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: A bison maneuvers his way through deep snow.
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Bison in a snowstorm
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: The blowing snow settles on this bison's fur.
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Forging through
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Two bison forge through deep snow.
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Frosty Face
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Crunchy snow frames this bison's face.
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Ram & Ewe
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 15, 2023: A Bighorn Sheep Ram and his Ewe enjoy the warm sun after grazing on the hillside.
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Resting in the sun
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 15, 2023: A Bighorn Sheep Ram rests in the warm sun high on a rocky ridge.
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Ice Fog over the Lamar River
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: Ice fog hovers over the Lamar River due to the -20F temperature.
Ice Fog over the Lamar River
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: Ice fog hovers over the Lamar River due to the -20F temperature.
Hoar frost on branches
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: Hoar frost on the branches near the Lamar River sparkles in the early morning sun where the temperature is -20F.
Hoar frost on grass
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: Hoar frost on the grasses near the Lamar River sparkles in the early morning sun where the temperature is -20F.
Hoar frost on grass
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: Hoar frost on the grasses near the Lamar River sparkles in the early morning sun where the temperature is -20F.
Thirsty Grouse
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse reaches down for some snow.
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Thirsty Grouse
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse picks up some snow to eat.
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Ruffed Grouse
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse makes his way across the snow, looking for bites to eat. Near Cooke City.
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Ruffed Grouse on the move
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse makes his way across the snow, looking for bites to eat. Near Cooke City., 2023:
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A Ruffed Grouse puffed up
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse has his crest up and his chest puffed out making him appear dramatically larger.
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Ruffed Grouse
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse makes his way across the champagne snow.
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Ruffed Grouse
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 16, 2023: A Ruffed Grouse makes his way across the snow, looking for bites to eat. Near Cooke City.
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Sitting Pretty
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 17, 2023: This fox seems to know he is pretty with his fluffy coat and tail.
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Watching me
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 17, 2023: A red fox near Cooke City watches me from a distance.
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