American Badger makes rare appearance with her cubs
Well this was truly a special wildlife encounter and the first time I have ever personally seen one of these reclusive creatures. A few sightings of badgers had been reported…
Bison bull marches head on in black and white
A fitting image for Tatanka Tuesday. When you see this big guy coming, there is little doubt who has the right of way. ;-) Poor weather with heavily overcast skies…
Safe at second base!
;-) Mama Burrowing Owl flies and slides in at the burrow. The lady here caught me - and her mate - a bit by surprise. I was photographing him as…
Neck rubs are good but also convenient when you can do it yourself
Neck rubs are good but also convenient when you can do it yourself. ;-) This Swainson's Hawk was displaying its flexibility and the perks that it brings as it pulled…
Mule Deer serenade
It isn't too often wildlife breaks out in song as you are taking their picture. Okay, that isn't what happened and I have never had that happen but in looking…
An endangered species success story
It is believed that Bald Eagle populations were as high as 500,000 in the lower 48 states before the arrival of Europeans. Adopted as the United States' national symbol in…