Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Wildlife Galore

There are many beautiful scenes in Grand Teton, like this classic of Mt. Moran reflected in Oxbow Bend.


But I digress... I was out to find wildlife! Here's another "brown blob," this one is a wolf.


And here's another great scene. But wait! What's that in the very center!


It's a grizzly bear stripping meat off a dead elk. Eeeeuuuuwwww! (I didn't find this by myself -- there was a huge "bear jam.")


Here you can just make out the elk's teeth.


The bear kept having to stop and chase off the ravens who were not-so-patiently waiting their turn.


Nearby was another old cabin, this one actually had a roof! Still a fixer-upper, though.


And it also had a great picture window.


But here's the best part -- Up the hill and across the road from the cabin was a free, beautiful, legal campsite!!! Wow! Too bad I didn't find this earlier.


I'm on my way to Yellowstone now, stopping for another wildlife shot, this time an elk. He was a great poser.


And guess what! Another buffalo jam!


This one was great. These two males were really going at it. It must be getting close to mating season.

7 comments:

  1. GREAT pictures Diane... I loved them all but really loved the wildlife... There is nothing like the Northwest for viewing animals and spectacular views. Loved the bear!!! Thanks for posting such beauty.

    Have Fun & Travel Safe
    Donna

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  2. Just more fantastic pictures, what a great travelogue you write. As always thanks for showing me the Tetons.

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  3. Diana,
    Could you include info & pics of where you are camping. This would be valuable information to your followers.

    Hugs, Joel Buchan

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  4. More great pictures, for sure. Sounds like the buffalo are getting to be a problem. We need to have a good old fashioned buffalo hunt.

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  5. Sorry Joel. I should be better at that. I was staying at a NPS campground, Gros Ventre. I did mention that back on Aug 15, but that was a while ago. It was a great campground, but if I had found the free spot earlier I would have stayed there.

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  6. Buffalo hunt, or where's a good buffalo JUMP when you need one?

    Great pix, Diana!!

    Diana can even make me look good. = )

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  7. Beautiful area. It has been way too long since I was there. Maybe someday?????????????? Dream on I guess, I am stuck in the East.

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