Category: Wildlife Safari

Colorful (and Curious) Western Tanagers

By Spring Creek Ranch on June 1, 2010

Tanagers are little flying jewels and they have returned to Jackson Hole in great numbers this Spring. This brilliantly colored male seemed fascinated by my camera lens and stared so intently at it, I wondered if he was seeing his own reflection in the glass. Read More.

Tanagers are little flying jewels and they have returned to Jackson Hole in great numbers this Spring. This brilliantly... Read More.

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Red Fox - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Red Foxes Make Excellent Parents!

By Spring Creek Ranch on May 31, 2010

A family of red foxes has denned just outside Grand Teton National Park and consists of two parents and five kits. The parents are working full time to feed their hungry offspring and this image shows how one of today’s hunting expeditions was very successful. The young kits went crazy when this adult returned... Read More.

A family of red foxes has denned just outside Grand Teton National Park and consists of two parents and... Read More.

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Osprey - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Returning Migrants

By Spring Creek Ranch on April 28, 2010

Ospreys are back in Jackson Hole and almost every osprey nest along the Snake River is occupied with a pair. The bald eagle nest on Spring Creek Ranch had a late start but our local eagles are on the nest and we’ll remain hopeful that they have a successful nest this year. Other birds... Read More.

Ospreys are back in Jackson Hole and almost every osprey nest along the Snake River is occupied with a... Read More.

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Snipe - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Snipe Hunt

By Spring Creek Ranch on April 5, 2010

The “snipe hunt” has been a traditional practical joke on inexperienced campers and consequently has led to many thinking that a snipe is a fictional animal. It is very real but heard more often than seen so this snipe out in broad daylight was exciting to observe on today's safari. April is a wonderful... Read More.

The “snipe hunt” has been a traditional practical joke on inexperienced campers and consequently has led to many thinking... Read More.

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Sage Grouse

By Spring Creek Ranch on March 29, 2010

This large species of sage grouse had been in the headlines a bit lately as it has been up for consideration for increased protection under the Endangered Species Act. Grouse are often good subjects for photography as they are relatively tame, but this individual posed for our photo safari participants especially well. During the... Read More.

This large species of sage grouse had been in the headlines a bit lately as it has been up... Read More.

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squirrel - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

The Sound of Pine Forests

By Spring Creek Ranch on March 15, 2010

In the evergreen forests of North America the chattering of a red squirrel is a frequent presence to any outing. Our squirrels are active year-round, but have shown increased enthusiasm in the past couple weeks as Spring quickly approaches. Interesting sightings lately have included a porcupine, mountain goats and my first sighting of a... Read More.

In the evergreen forests of North America the chattering of a red squirrel is a frequent presence to any... Read More.

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long-billed curlew - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Long-billed Curlew and Much More

By Spring Creek Ranch on March 7, 2010

In the past few days we have literally seen thousands of animals on our safaris. Many of these were elk and bison migrating North, but we also were able to see many moose, deer, bighorn sheep and bison. This morning we had a nice view of a newborn bison which looked absolutely tiny next to its mother.... Read More.

In the past few days we have literally seen thousands of animals on our safaris. Many of these were elk... Read More.

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great-horned owl - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Winter Predators

By Spring Creek Ranch on February 21, 2010

Our feathered predators seem to be finding their rodent meals successfully this year and several raptors have been more regularly seen this winter than in the past. This great-horned owl sat contently in the soft light of sunset tonight as it scanned the nearby fields for mice or voles. Read More.

Our feathered predators seem to be finding their rodent meals successfully this year and several raptors have been more... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

hairy woodpecker - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Winter Wildlife

By Spring Creek Ranch on February 16, 2010

The vast majority of our breeding birds here in Jackson Hole migrate to warmer regions, but a select few are tough enough to endure our long winters. Recently, our wildlife safaris have witnessed several of these species including a few species of waterfowl, rough-legged hawks, bald eagles, shrikes and this hairy woodpecker who visited... Read More.

The vast majority of our breeding birds here in Jackson Hole migrate to warmer regions, but a select few... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

Common Goldeneye - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Goldeneye (Nothing to do with James Bond, 007)

By Spring Creek Ranch on February 8, 2010

The word “common” can be misleading when it comes to wildlife names. This vibrant duck seen on yesterday’s safari is a good example of this, as its name is “Common Goldeneye,” but is fairly unusual here in Jackson Hole. The Barrow’s Goldeneye is much more typically seen, so this was a fun addition to... Read More.

The word “common” can be misleading when it comes to wildlife names. This vibrant duck seen on yesterday’s safari... Read More.

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Category: Wildlife Safari

Colorful (and Curious) Western Tanagers

Red Foxes Make Excellent Parents!

Returning Migrants

Snipe Hunt

Sage Grouse

The Sound of Pine Forests

Long-billed Curlew and Much More

Winter Predators

Winter Wildlife

Goldeneye (Nothing to do with James Bond, 007)

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