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Publications in the Washington Post

Writing about and photographing wildlife is my passion but I did not know that until later on in my life.  Once the bug caught, I could not let it go.  While I have been published numerous times throughout the years, in newspapers, magazines, tourism websites and even a photo on…

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One Morning in Yellowstone

One Morning in Yellowstone During one morning in Yellowstone, this past weekend, I encountered the circle of life – from death of the elderly due to natural causes, to the feeding of the living, to new life. Beginning during the early morning hours, well before dawn, I watched as the…

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Wolf Documentaries in France and Germany

During most of 2017 and until April 15 of 2018, I had the privilege of providing stock footage for two wolf documentaries that will be airing on ARTE – France/German public television.  That meant that I had to film the wolves every chance I got!  Here is the story of…

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Yellowstone Blog

A Bearly Good Day

While there truly are a lot of grizzlies and black bears being seen on the Northern Range, most of the grizzlies are a long ways off and not photographable.  And,…
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Little T is Nursing, Mollies, Bison, Moose and Badger – Plus the print winner is announced

Got going a little later than usual, which allowed me a nice, slow, scenic drive through the park on my way out to Lamar.  Clouds threatened rain, which we eventually…
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Starlight in Lamar!

Spent most of the day in Lamar, watching the bison carcass in hopes of bears and wolves coming in.  I did end up missing the wolves and bears together at…
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The Wapitis! And a Bear

A day with the Wapiti Lake pack and a grizzly is about as good as it gets for me. When I arrived in Hayden Valley early this morning, the alpha…
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965, Wapiti Yearling, Grizzly, Deceased Bison Cow and Calf, and Cinnamon Teals

Usually, by now, I have found my own grizzly bear, instead of relying on others to find them for me, but this year has been a little slow.  Today, finally,…
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Birds, wolves, elk, bison and badger

Today was a short but full one in the park, going in early and then heading out and to Bozeman for supplies at around noon.  But, managed to find some…
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No News and a Look at 821F

Just a quick update to let you know that I did not go into the park today and so have little to no news. Rick did say that the wolf…
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Uncertainty Over 970F

Today was dedicated to getting caught up on the wolves and I really lucked out in being able to have a conversation with Rick, during which he filled me in…
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Spring is Time for Bear Cubs! Free Print Giveaway.

Print giveaway details at the bottom of post. This beautiful sow had a yearling cub in tow last spring, the only survivor of a set of triplets from the year…
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OMG, they are so cute!

Well, it was finally a good bear day with a sow and three cubs up close.  And, I am here to tell you, they are super cute. This gorgeous mama…
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Baby Bears are out!

Been busy out looking for bears the past two days and haven't had much luck for myself but do hear that three sets of triplets are being seen in different…
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Bear Extravaganza!

One thing is for sure, bear sightings have not been a dime a dozen in Yellowstone recently.  Many momentary glimpses, or longer, at great distances, and hit and miss.  But,…
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Saying Goodbye to Scarface

RIP Scarface, you will be missed by many Today, we received the gut wrenching news that our favorite grizzly bear in Yellowstone, 25 year old Scarface, also known as bear…
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The Wolves

So nice to get back into Yellowstone this morning and I drove towards Lamar with great anticipation, particularly after hearing that the Mollies were back. The day was overcast and…
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Tastes of the Tetons

Well, I'm happy to report that the Tetons are still there, after a long winter and it is still possible to have loads of fun with great people who love…
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