Winter Wildlife
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Frosty Face
The frosty face is a result of the bison moving massive amounts of snow with their large face and head to find the grass below. This guy is pushing the snow into the river.
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Portrait of a bison.
This fella looks fairly healthy and hopefully will survive the winter. Many don't.
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Up Close and Personal
This fella was just across the road pushing the snow around with his face looking for lunch.
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This coyote is..fishing??!
Yep, just in the last couple of years, coyotes have been seen in the rivers of Yellowstone fishing for food.
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The waters of the Madison River....
must have been Really cold! Yet this coyote stood in the river for long periods of time, patiently fishing.
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Stalking fish
Yellowstone coyote's paw must be freezing as he watches for fish.
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Bull elk in the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park
From Western Wildlife
Bull elk forging through the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park
From Western Wildlife
Bull elk drinking from the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park
From Western Wildlife
Shoveling through the shoulder deep snow for a patch of old grass below.
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The deep snow shows the harsh winters these animals face.
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Elk Bull Foraging in the Snowstorm
Elk are commonly found in the Mammoth Hot Springs area.
From Western Wildlife
Braving the Winter Storm
This guy is handsome enough to be Big Man On Campus this spring if he makes it through the winter.
From Western Wildlife
Bull Elk Struggling Through the Snow
From Western Wildlife
Porcupine in Grand Teton National Park
While we were out looking for moose, we spotted this large porcupine almost camouflaged in the branches. He moved about slowly, probably looking for tasty twigs to eat.
Bison Cow in Teton National Park
The winter sun warms the back of this pretty bison cow as she forages for grass buried deep below the surface of the snow.
A Coyote Trots Down the Snowy Road in Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote trots down the snowy road in Yellowstone National Park.
Impressionistic Coyote in the Snow
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote pauses a moment as he makes his way through the deep snow.
Coyote Looks Over his Shoulder
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote stops to look over his shoulder as he makes his way through the deep snow.
Coyote in the Snow
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote pauses a moment as he makes his way through the deep snow.
A Tender Moment
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 04, 2020: A tender moment between two bison in Yellowstone National Park. Their smokey breath and full cover of snow indicate the conditions of winter in which these animals must survive.
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.
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.
Tripod the Coyote
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote looks my way.
Bighorn Sheep Ram
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: This Bighorn Sheep Ram looks up from his grazing to pose for me.
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.
"What? You're taking my picture??"
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: A Bighorn Ram looks surprised to see me taking his picture.
Bighorn Sheep funny fac
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: This Bighorn Sheep Ram seems to be smirking at me.
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.
8 Mile Pack
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Two wolves from the 8 Mile Pack survey the territory from a high ridge.
An early morning chorus
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Two wolves from the 8 Mile Pack howl together on ridge.
Sitting Pretty
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 17, 2023: This fox seems to know he is pretty with his fluffy coat and tail.
An early morning chorus
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 11, 2023: Two wolves from the 8 Mile Pack howl together on ridge.
Black Wolf
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 12, 2023: A black wolf from the Rescue Creek Pack makes eye contact with me.
Winter's Struggle
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: A bison struggles through the blowing, deep snow to reach better foraging areas.
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.
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.
Chest Deep
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: A bison maneuvers his way through deep snow.
Tripod the Coyote
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote poses for me.
Watching me
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 17, 2023: A red fox near Cooke City watches me from a distance.
Bison in a snowstorm
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: The blowing snow settles on this bison's fur.
A tasty bite
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Tripod the coyote finds a tasty bite beneath the snow.
Forging through
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Two bison forge through deep snow.
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.
Frosty Face
Yellowstone National Park, WY - February 14, 2023: Crunchy snow frames this bison's face.
