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 |
7 comments:
last bird looks like a Gray Jay
I'm so envious. I'd love to go back to Yellowstone NP. Wonderful photos. I agree with Robert. The last photo is a Gray Jay. Have fun!
What wonderful sightings! I am going in September & hope I am as lucky! Enjoy!
Cynthia, a most wonderful series of images! So many magnificent sights! What an amazing experience to view the grizzly bears. Looks like an amazing trip so far. I'm looking forward to viewing more of the beautiful wildlife that you are seeing. Terrific post!
Thank you Robert & Linda for the bird I.D. help - this is the first time I have ever seen this bird - another lifer. You will never view wildlife the same Cindy once you visit this park, and I hope you get great pictures. Thank you Julie for your kind words regarding my pics :)
Hi Cynthia....love your photos. You saw more animals than we did there. We didn't see a Grizzly or Wolf. We met you at West Yellowstone. Enjoyed our visit...Candy
Hi Candy! Of course I remember you:) We had a great time and so nice to meet you & your husband at Bullwinkle's!!!!
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