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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

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

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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

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.

Posted in: Wildlife Safari

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

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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.

Posted in: Wildlife Safari

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

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Tag: wildlife safari

Photography Safari Highlights

Never a Dull Moment!

A Highlight of Our Winter Wildlife

Rough-Legged Hawks Return for Winter Months

Bull Moose in Grand Teton National Park

Grizzly Bear, Moose, Muskrat & Swans

Bison Rut in Grand Teton National Park

Barack Obama in Yellowstone

Hummingbirds in Jackson Hole

Lighthing Storm in Jackson Hole

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