Amazing Harlequin Ducks in Yellowstone NP
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Amazing Harlequin Ducks in Yellowstone NP

When we planned our trip to Montana/Wyoming in early May there were a few things we expected. We expected to see bison, maybe coyotes, beautiful scenery, and hoped for bears and other animals. We expected the weather to be chilly. And, we planned to stay in a comfortable hotel, eat good meals, and DRIVE A LOT! We didn’t expect to see the amazing Harlequin Ducks in Yellowstone NP. Thanks to our guide, we did!

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Ethical Practices in Nature
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Ethical Practices in Nature

Being very cognizant of the guidelines of the ‘Nature First’ principles, we were quite careful not to disrupt the natural routines of the wild animals in the area. By using long lenses and keeping a careful distance, we were able to observe these animals as they went about their day, dawn to dusk, hunting for food for themselves and their offspring. Great patience is required for wildlife photography.

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Tenacious American Bison | surviving in all sorts of harsh conditions
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Tenacious American Bison | surviving in all sorts of harsh conditions

In the past six months or so, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph nature and wildlife in the Yellowstone National Park. This post is primarily about the American Bison and their ability to survive in all sorts of weather. Sometimes called buffalo or American buffalo, their scientific name is bison and they are not closely related to buffalo.

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Harlequin Ducks in Yellowstone NP
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Harlequin Ducks in Yellowstone NP

When we planned our trip to Montana/Wyoming in early May there were a few things we expected. We expected to see bison, maybe coyotes, beautiful scenery, and hoped for bears and other animals. We expected the weather to be chilly. And, we planned to stay in a comfortable hotel, eat good meals, and DRIVE A LOT! We didn’t expect to see amazing Harlequin Ducks in Yellowstone NP. Thanks to our guide, we did!

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Bison  |  Surviving Winter in Yellowstone National Park
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Bison | Surviving Winter in Yellowstone National Park

Unlike the summer months when the national parks are teaming with visitors, winter brings far fewer visitors. In fact, in Yellowstone NP, the public is required to enter the park only with a licensed guide from December 15 through March 15. It’s easy to see why with the amount of snowfall that the park gets. For us, traveling in the park in winter requires specialized vehicles - snow coaches. For the animals it all about surviving winter in Yellowstone National Park.

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