Category: Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safaris in Jackson Hole

By Spring Creek Ranch on February 8, 2010

Looking out the window today the snow is falling and I found myself thinking of spring. One thought that stuck in my head was last April when I went with our Naturalist, Kurt Johnson on a Dawn Wildlife Safari. We went out past the National Elk Refuge, to Kelly and around the loop to... Read More.

Looking out the window today the snow is falling and I found myself thinking of spring. One thought that... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Spring, Jackson Hole Winter, Spring Creek Wildlife, Wildlife Safari

Naked Bull Moose

By Spring Creek Ranch on February 2, 2010

Once bull moose shed their antlers, they always look a little like they aren’t wearing clothes anymore (or like a female moose.) Almost all of the bull moose have shed their antlers, but there are one or two small bulls that are still carrying their mini-antlers around proudly. This image was taken on yesterday’s... Read More.

Once bull moose shed their antlers, they always look a little like they aren’t wearing clothes anymore (or like... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

Winter Wildlife Escape

By Spring Creek Ranch on January 27, 2010

Each of our wildlife safari excursions offers unique wildlife sightings and today’s full-day trip was no exception. The vast majority of raptors (birds of prey) have migrated South of Jackson Hole, but we were able to view four species of raptors throughout the day. Northern Harriers and Red-tailed hawks are unusual to view in... Read More.

Each of our wildlife safari excursions offers unique wildlife sightings and today’s full-day trip was no exception. The vast... Read More.

Posted in: National Elk Refuge, Wildlife Safari

Big Horn Sheep - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson, WY

National Elk Refuge Provides Bighorn Habitat, Too

By Spring Creek Ranch on January 25, 2010

Our wildlife safaris are offered year-round and I keep a log of sightings from every trip that we have ever done with an approximate count for each species. On one of last week’s safaris we counted one of the highest number of bighorn sheep ever recorded on the National Elk Refuge: 61! As the... Read More.

Our wildlife safaris are offered year-round and I keep a log of sightings from every trip that we have... Read More.

Posted in: National Elk Refuge, Wildlife Safari

mule deer - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Photography Safari Highlights

By Spring Creek Ranch on January 19, 2010

Our photo safaris are designed to enhance every nature photographer’s technique and opportunity. Jackson Hole is a playground for wildlife photographers and today’s snowy safari provided opportunities for great shots of bighorn sheep, moose, bald eagles and this small herd of mule deer bucks. Photographers thinking about a visit to Jackson Hole should consider... Read More.

Our photo safaris are designed to enhance every nature photographer’s technique and opportunity. Jackson Hole is a playground for... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

Porcupine - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Never a Dull Moment!

By Spring Creek Ranch on January 2, 2010

Every wildlife safari offers both expected and surprising sightings. Today we were fortunate to watch a golden eagle perched near a group of rocky mountain bighorn sheep. After scowling at us for 20 minutes, this enormous predator flew off demonstrating its impressive agility and majestic presence. After sightings of coyote, elk, moose and mule... Read More.

Every wildlife safari offers both expected and surprising sightings. Today we were fortunate to watch a golden eagle perched... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

Swans - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

The Toughest Jackson Hole Wildlife

By Spring Creek Ranch on December 31, 2009

By late December, only the toughest and resilient wildlife remain in this wintery Jackson Hole region. Most of our breeding birds are long gone and the remaining animals deserve our respect for there adaptations allowing them to survive here. We have observed many examples of these animals in recent safaris including bighorn sheep, moose,... Read More.

By late December, only the toughest and resilient wildlife remain in this wintery Jackson Hole region. Most of our... Read More.

Posted in: National Elk Refuge, Wildlife Safari

bighorn sheep - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

A Highlight of Our Winter Wildlife

By Spring Creek Ranch on December 19, 2009

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep spend summers at relatively high elevations and require some effort for us to find them during warmer months. Fortunately, this is not the case during Winter as we are able to observe bighorns consistently (usually very close.) These agile ungulates are spectacular to watch navigate steep cliffs and seem most... Read More.

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep spend summers at relatively high elevations and require some effort for us to find them... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

rough-legged hawk - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Rough-Legged Hawks Return for Winter Months

By Spring Creek Ranch on December 8, 2009

Much of our birdlife has migrated away this time of year, but rough-legged hawks migrate to Jackson Hole from Arctic regions. We have been observing these raptors on our safaris for over a month and can expect to see them regularly through most of the winter. Elk haven’t returned to the National Elk Refuge... Read More.

Much of our birdlife has migrated away this time of year, but rough-legged hawks migrate to Jackson Hole from... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

Moose - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Bull Moose in Grand Teton National Park

By Spring Creek Ranch on November 13, 2009

Animals are on the move in Jackson Hole as some species migrate away and others make smaller migrations within the valley. Many of our moose have moved away from rivers and ponds to browse on shrubs within open sagebrush habitat. This makes them easier to find this time of year and this bull foraged... Read More.

Animals are on the move in Jackson Hole as some species migrate away and others make smaller migrations within... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

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Category: Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safaris in Jackson Hole

Naked Bull Moose

Winter Wildlife Escape

National Elk Refuge Provides Bighorn Habitat, Too

Photography Safari Highlights

Never a Dull Moment!

The Toughest Jackson Hole Wildlife

A Highlight of Our Winter Wildlife

Rough-Legged Hawks Return for Winter Months

Bull Moose in Grand Teton National Park

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