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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

Daffodil - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Spring in Jackson Hole

By Spring Creek Ranch on May 10, 2009

Spring has been slow to arrive in Jackson Hole, but each day brings new signs of change. We are still a few weeks away from most of our wildlflowers blooming, but this sagebrush buttercup is out along with yellowbells. Recently returned migratory birds that we have been seeing on safaris include swainson’s hawks, kestrels,... Read More.

Spring has been slow to arrive in Jackson Hole, but each day brings new signs of change. We are... Read More.

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Marmot - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Spring is coming to Jackson Hole

By Spring Creek Ranch on April 8, 2009

We had several more “firsts” of Spring on yesterday’s safari including our first sighting of sandhill cranes, northern harriers, uinta ground squirrels and yellow-bellied marmots (pictured right). The marmots and ground squirrels are exciting to see this time of year since they have been tucked away in deep hibernation for several months. We watched... Read More.

We had several more “firsts” of Spring on yesterday’s safari including our first sighting of sandhill cranes, northern harriers,... Read More.

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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.

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Big Horn Sheep - Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY

Bighorn Sheep Winter in Jackson

By Spring Creek Ranch on March 25, 2009

Our local bighorn sheep herd came very close during this morning’s safari and I (mistakenly) thought that this was going to be the highlight of today’s excursion. We ended up seeing some fascinating coyote behavior throughout the morning including a pack of coyotes chase a mule deer at full sprint. We didn’t see the... Read More.

Our local bighorn sheep herd came very close during this morning’s safari and I (mistakenly) thought that this was... Read More.

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Eagles Soar

By Spring Creek Ranch on March 6, 2009

Today was a great day for viewing eagles. On this morning’s safari we saw at least 30 bald eagles, mostly adults with a few young eagles seen as well. One of the highlights was seeing a golden eagle dive on a pond filled with ducks. Soon after we actually saw two golden eagles mating,... Read More.

Today was a great day for viewing eagles. On this morning’s safari we saw at least 30 bald eagles,... Read More.

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Tag: wildlife safari

Boreal Toad in Jackson Hole

Dawn Wildlife Safaris

Newborns in Grand Teton National Park

May Flowers

Spring in Jackson Hole

Spring is coming to Jackson Hole

Winter Birds

Bighorn Sheep Winter in Jackson

Eagles Soar

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