Having gotten much more into birds in the last couple of years, I wanted to push myself to get some more compelling bird photos. Fortunately, I was able to make a noticeable improvement from the photos I acquired the previous year, as well as even earlier in this year. Naturally, I also kept my eye toward every other aspect of natural beauty in the area, providing me with plenty of scenic delights and gorgeous wildlife encounters.… Keep reading...
This year was far more productive than in years past thanks to plentiful opportunities that I began to take advantage of in the spring. While the year began at a relatively slow start, I completely embraced moving back to Kelly, Wyoming after living in Victor, Idaho, making the most of every opportunity.… Keep reading...
Bald eagles will remain along the Snake and Gros Ventre Rivers for the duration of July. This also includes Oxbow Bend, which can sometimes yield a picturesque result.… Keep reading...
I was recently hiking on some unmaintained trails in Grand Teton National Park hoping for some wildlife encounters since there were plenty of ripe berry bushes at this particular location. Given the opportunities, I was specifically hoping for some bear and elk, knowing both were in the area.
I had been hiking for roughly a mile, but hadn’t seen any wildlife yet, and found myself exploring a new trail I hadn’t been down before.… Keep reading...
I had no idea just how much my life would be shaken up through 2014. It all started much the same way as 2013. I was frequently showshoeing up Blacktail Butte in the frigid dead of winter to see what new tracks awaited me, and if any critters would be out while I was.… Keep reading...
Certainly one of the most exciting moments of the year was when I found myself sharing a trail with cougars. This was not just the first time I had ever seen wild cougars, it was the first time I had ever seen wild cats at all. The excitement I felt in the moment was overwhelming, and equally was the disappointment when they began to run away.… Keep reading...