Wed. Wings - Last Fledgling of August



Male House Finch feeding fledgling - backyard birding

I observed this newbie fledgling doing the "feed me" hop/dance to get Dad's attention while on the ground. Dad tried hard to show him the finer arts of dining, but to no avail. So Junior hopped on top of feeder and allowed me to get these interesting photos. Kudos to a patient father :)

Mammals on Monday

Deer, Elk, & Bison of Yellowstone National Park

 Collared Elk - Lower Geyser Basin



This young deer was on the alert and very skittish when approached -  Willow Park




Elk - Willow Park




Siesta time at the Lodge,  Tower-Roosevelt



Herd of Bison - Hayden Valley

 


Bison - Hayden Valley

 

Just as cute as Bambi!  Tower Falls






Clear Creek Trail - Pocatello, Idaho



Our morning hike on Clear Creek Trail started off sunny, but there was a small storm brewing.  

 

Didn't see much wildlife on the trail, except lovely settings. 





 


Beautiful sunflowers everywhere







White Butterfly



Beautiful vista as we headed off the trail ahead of the storm

 

Wordless Wednesday Wonders

Grand Teton National Park






Grand Teton National Park




Old Faithful Geyser - Yellowstone Nat'l Park




Tower Falls - Yellowstone Nat'l Park




Upper Falls - Yellowstone Nat'l Park




Lake Yellowstone - Yellowstone Nat'l Park  



All Wild in Yellowstone Park Wy.

Howdy! Driving, sightseeing, & limited internet sites (none in Yellowstone Park) made  less time for social media. I apologize for the quality of these photos as I took them in the moment & are not the clearest but you'll get the general idea of what I viewed!     Later.......if internet sites permits     :)



Our day started with a pretty sunrise in Hayden Valley, a 'hot spot' for  wildlife in the morning hours. 

 


The early morning mists cleared to reveal a Grizzly bear sow with 2 cubs feeding on a carcass. A very kind photographer allowed me to view through his scope this truly amazing sight!  Hayden Valley




Hard to see, but  mama  Grizzly (on left) is on the alert & turns to see or hear an intruder approaching. 




Sure enough, a much larger Grizzly running very fast in the direction of grizzly family & carcass!  (he ran them off)




Bald Eagle ( a lifer! ) - Hayden Valley 




Lone female black Wolf  - Willow Park




Another view - Black female wolf - Willow Park
There were numerous sightings throughout the park area of 4-5 wolves traveling together but I was happy to get this one.




Small brown bear (grizzly?) traveling alone, but this is the closest my lens and I would get  with Mom most likely  near by.    Black-tail Deer Plateau




Bull Elk - Willow Park





Found this Gray Jay in the parking lot.   Upper Falls - Canyon Village



Roadrunner in Tree - Wed. Wings

Greater Roadrunner - Prescott Nat'l Forest

This is not the clearest of pictures, but I was surprised to see this Roadrunner taking advantage of  height in trees to survey the area:)

Splash of Yellow

Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly  - Prescott Nat'l Forest  - Prescott, Az.

Cooper's Hawk - Wed. Wings



Cooper's Hawk - Prescott Nat'l Forest  -  Prescott, Az.

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 Cooper's Hawk patiently eyeing his next meal in a heavily wooded area of the forest.

Seed Pod - Monday Macro

Orange Flurry - Wed.Wings



Rufous Hummingbird  (m)  -  Prescott, Az.




Rufous Hummingbird (m)  Prescott, Az.




Rufous Hummingbird (m)  Prescott, Az.




Rufous Hummingbird (m) Prescott, Az.

 I don't remember seeing these birds (our area) last summer, or perhaps I  missed the migration window. So I was pleased to see them and get photos.Their orange color,wing beat, and call are very easy to distinguish from the other hummingbirds.These fierce little Rufous Hummingbirds have temporarily displaced the Anna's hummingbirds at the feeders but the Anna's still manage to sneak in a drink or two before being run off  :)

Purple Haze - Monday Macro

Black Carpenter Bee on Russian Sage   -  Prescott, Az.