Tag: National Elk Refuge

Spring Sightings Gallery

By Spring Creek Ranch on April 11, 2014

Spring is a wonderful time for watching wildlife. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are less busy, animals are moving around and coming out of hibernation, or returning from their “winter homes.” Check out the below gallery of some of the animals seen during springtime. How many of these wonderful creatures can you name?... Read More.

Spring is a wonderful time for watching wildlife. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are less busy, animals are... Read More.

Posted in: Spring Creek Wildlife, Wildlife Safari

Yellowstone Road Trip

By Spring Creek Ranch on September 11, 2012

Spring Creek Ranch is conveniently located to two of the most captivating national parks in the United States. You can take off from Spring Creek for a day trip and see the lower loop of Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park and even drive through Grand Teton national park on your way. “…the watercolors... Read More.

Spring Creek Ranch is conveniently located to two of the most captivating national parks in the United States. You... Read More.

Posted in: Yellowstone

Deer - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Deer X 4

By Spring Creek Ranch on April 2, 2010

Today’s safari observed a very unusual combination of sightings which included four species within the Cervidae (deer) family here in Jackson Hole. The rarest deer found here is the white-tailed deer (seen commonly in the east) so after spotting this large ungulate along the eastern border of Grand Teton National Park, we were especially... Read More.

Today’s safari observed a very unusual combination of sightings which included four species within the Cervidae (deer) family here... Read More.

Posted in: National Elk Refuge

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.

Posted in: National Elk Refuge, 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

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

Winter Birds

By Spring Creek Ranch on April 6, 2009

As our ski season winds down for the year the local wildlife watching remains dynamic and as interesting as any other time of year. Spring migrants are getting most wildlife enthusiast’s attention these days as we welcome back red-wing blackbirds, red-tailed hawks, ospreys and mountain bluebirds. As the snow melts in the southern grasslands... Read More.

As our ski season winds down for the year the local wildlife watching remains dynamic and as interesting as... Read More.

Posted in: Jackson Hole Winter, Wildlife Safari

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When my wife and I were at the Spring Creek Ranch this past week celebrating her birthday and our 40th wedding anniversary, the weather...
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Very relaxing stay. We are a family of four and this was our last...

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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The view, the view, the view. I could hardly take my eyes off it...

The view, the view, the view. I could hardly take my eyes off it to enjoy the rest of the facility! The fabulous view...
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Tag: National Elk Refuge

Spring Sightings Gallery

Yellowstone Road Trip

Deer X 4

Goldeneye (Nothing to do with James Bond, 007)

Winter Wildlife Escape

National Elk Refuge Provides Bighorn Habitat, Too

Rough-Legged Hawks Return for Winter Months

Winter Birds

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