Poise…

The Mailbox

Surrogate Sunshine

Pouncing Coyote

Reflections

The Bruiser

On Guard ~

Isn’t he something?  I was driving out to the Red Rock Lake Refuge to look for Trumpeter Swans when I passed by this hawk sitting on a fence.  Put the Jeep into reverse, while fumbling to get my camera out of the bag.  Fortunately, I was on a dirt road that is not frequented by too many people so I was able to snap, pull forward, snap again.  Finally he tired of my attention and flew off.

Shhh…Nappin’ Moose

Shhh….really.  This bull moose was quietly napping across a small creek.

Actually.

He was snoring with periodic whoof sounds.  Sounded just like my Norwegian Elghound dog. Snapped a few pictures and quietly continued on my way.

Hunkered Down ~

This is what a super telephoto lens is for!  Wow!

Across the valley was a small dark dot embedded amongst the golden grasses, but something about it made one look again.  And with binoculars.  A grizzly, on the carcass of a partially covered bison.  Look closer still at the image, the smaller darkness is another grizzly waiting it’s turn.

In Pursuit…

Off in a meadow, a bouncing caught our eyes.  A coyote, in pursuit of a meal.  Three successful bounces, each rewarded with a tasty meal of vole.