A young White Tailed Buck resting quietly on a snowy morning. From the looks of his antlers he has had a few tussles with other young buck this fall. Now that the rut is over it’s time to relax and make it though the winter.
Tag: wildlife
Western Grebe
We usually do not see Grebes on the local pond during winter in our neck of the woods. However, last week, this Western Grebe was swimming in a small section of a local pond that remained unfrozen. Perhaps she if off course in migration and landed here to rest and refuel. Although it was a pleasure to see her, I hope she takes advantage of this weeks thaw to get back on track and is gone the next time I visit this pond.
Hungry Hawk
Looking like it just finished a meal this Red tailed Hawk was right back at it. Watching the fields intently for a mouse to stir and trying to make the most of the short days this time of year.
Pine cones beware
Another day another 100 pine cones as this Squirrel prepares for winter.
October, 2018.
en garde
Two young bucks, equally matched, practice their game on a late fall afternoon.
While not quite ready to face off with the big bull elk these guys will have their day.
A Ravens Beard
Face to face with the Ravens Beard and a tidy well kept beard to boot.
Fall Bighorn
Hopefully this fall foliage did the trick and helped this little Bighorn Sheep put on a few pounds for the winter ahead. Near Gardiner, MT.
Solo
White Faced Ibis roosting on a cool cloudy morning.
Pleasant Pheasant
Hey, who’s that poking his head up out from behind a shrubby berm along the road. None other than our old friend the Pheasant. Just look at that all that color packed into a single bird.
We only got a quick look as he took off like a road runner across a snow covered road and into the brush on the other side but a look that will be remembered.
Bunn
A favorite winter companion who always brings a smile to the morning is a Mountain Cottontail we have affectionately named Bunn. While Bunn is invariably more than one we have settled on calling them all Bunn. Hey, it just is fun to say. With a cup a coffee in hand we scout the windows each morning to say hello to our crepuscular friend.
nature has no boss 
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