Category: Wildlife Safari

Trumpeter Swans - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Grizzly Bear, Moose, Muskrat & Swans

By Spring Creek Ranch on November 1, 2009

We had hoped to make it to Yellowstone National Park yesterday, but icy roads kept us away. It turned out that plan B was full of opportunities including a close sighting of a grizzly bear, several sightings of moose and wonderful wildlife watching along the Snake River. These trumpeter swans noisily flew back and... Read More.

We had hoped to make it to Yellowstone National Park yesterday, but icy roads kept us away. It turned... Read More.

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Female Moose in Jackson Hole, WY -- Spring Creek Ranch Wildlife Safari

The Geysers of Yellowstone

By Spring Creek Ranch on September 18, 2009

On a typical Yellowstone National Park excursion we are able to see several geysers erupt throughout the day, but on this week’s trip we were able to observe a total of five. During our day, we watched Old Faithful, Beehive, Lion, Great Fountain and Clepsydra erupt. Our wildlife sightings have also been consistently strong... Read More.

On a typical Yellowstone National Park excursion we are able to see several geysers erupt throughout the day, but... Read More.

Posted in: Wildlife Safari, Yellowstone

Bison Rut - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Bison Rut in Grand Teton National Park

By Spring Creek Ranch on August 28, 2009

For me, the best part about wildlife watching in August is the bison rut. During this time of year the males aggressively court the females and are focused on either intimidating other males or finding love with the bison ladies. One of their strategies for impressing females is to wallow in dusty areas. This... Read More.

For me, the best part about wildlife watching in August is the bison rut. During this time of year... Read More.

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Barack Obama in Yellowstone

By Spring Creek Ranch on August 15, 2009

Moose, pronghorn, bison, beaver and spectacular views of Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic hot springs were secondary on today’s unusual excursion to Yellowstone National Park. President Barack Obama visited the world’s first national park and we were lucky enough to watch the most famous geyser in the world along with President Obama and... Read More.

Moose, pronghorn, bison, beaver and spectacular views of Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic hot springs were secondary on... Read More.

Posted in: Wildlife Safari, Yellowstone

Hummingbird - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Hummingbirds in Jackson Hole

By Spring Creek Ranch on August 11, 2009

Hummingbirds have countless unique qualities including their ability to hover in place and even fly backward. This group of birds is only found in North and South America. This male broad-tailed hummingbird is showing off its iridescent throat patch while guarding a nearby feeder. Read More.

Hummingbirds have countless unique qualities including their ability to hover in place and even fly backward. This group of... Read More.

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Lightning - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Lighthing Storm in Jackson Hole

By Spring Creek Ranch on August 4, 2009

Shortly after returning to Spring Creek Ranch after a successful wildlife-watching safari, an incredible thunderstorm rolled across the valley and provided spectacular views of intense clouds and constant lighting strikes. Sitting almost 1,000 feet above the valley floor of Jackson Hole, we were right in the middle of this storm and were able to... Read More.

Shortly after returning to Spring Creek Ranch after a successful wildlife-watching safari, an incredible thunderstorm rolled across the valley... Read More.

Posted in: Photo Safaris, Wildlife Safari

Boreal Toad - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Boreal Toad in Jackson Hole

By Spring Creek Ranch on July 14, 2009

In all of our naturalist programs, we try and emphasize the smaller creatures in addition to all of our charasmatic birds and mammals. This image shows a recent sighting of fairly rare amphibian known as a Boreal Toad. It is our only toad species in the region and one of just a handful of... Read More.

In all of our naturalist programs, we try and emphasize the smaller creatures in addition to all of our... Read More.

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northern harrier - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Dawn Wildlife Safaris

By Spring Creek Ranch on July 9, 2009

We had many highlights from yesterday’s dawn safari including newborn moose, bison and pronghorn. It also turned into an excellent morning for birds of prey. This northern harrier was hunting near us and didn’t seem as interested in us as we were in it. We were also able to see Swainson’s hawks, red-tailed hawks,... Read More.

We had many highlights from yesterday’s dawn safari including newborn moose, bison and pronghorn. It also turned into an... Read More.

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Moose Calf - Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, WY - Spring Creek Ranch

Newborns in Grand Teton National Park

By Spring Creek Ranch on June 20, 2009

Early summer is an ideal time to see newborn animals and recent sightings have included young bison, pronghorn, owls and moose. This moose calf may have been just days old, but it lay calmly underneath its mother surrounded by Arnica wildlflowers. Bears have been cooperative on recent excursions and we have had regular sightings... Read More.

Early summer is an ideal time to see newborn animals and recent sightings have included young bison, pronghorn, owls... Read More.

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Bear - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

May Flowers

By Spring Creek Ranch on June 3, 2009

During our safaris, we strive to meet the specific interests of our participants. Today, we had a strong interest in both birds and wildflowers. Thanks to an abundance of winter snow this year, we are currently enjoying wonderful spring wildflowers such as balsamroot, spring beauty, arnica, yellow violet, larkspur, yellowbell and Oregon grape. Bird... Read More.

During our safaris, we strive to meet the specific interests of our participants. Today, we had a strong interest... Read More.

Posted in: Wildlife Safari, Wolf & Bear Safari

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Very relaxing stay. We are a family of four and this was our last stop on our tour of Wyoming. This was a very...
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Category: Wildlife Safari

Grizzly Bear, Moose, Muskrat & Swans

The Geysers of Yellowstone

Bison Rut in Grand Teton National Park

Barack Obama in Yellowstone

Hummingbirds in Jackson Hole

Lighthing Storm in Jackson Hole

Boreal Toad in Jackson Hole

Dawn Wildlife Safaris

Newborns in Grand Teton National Park

May Flowers

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