Monthly Archives: March 2014
Lone bison
It is a rare site to see a lone bison. Ordinarily, bison travel in herds. The herd offers security and protection from predators such as cougars and wolves. When bison are old or sick, they separate themselves from the herd and spend the end of their life alone. Continue reading
Sunrise cloud blanket
Kelly green
Yesterday, I hiked to a warm spring just outside of Yellowstone National Park. Warm springs provide a unique environment for a variety of life that could not exist in Wyoming otherwise. On the edge of the warm springs, I found a diversity of fascinating plants. Continue reading
Big sky
Moonset
The full moon was setting behind the Teton Range at 5:45 am this morning. The lights from the snowcats on Rendezvous Mountain and the Jackson Hole Airport cast an erie glow across the mountains. To the East, the fading moonlight lit up the Gros Ventre Mountain Range, with the last rays touching Sleeping Indian’s headdress, … Continue reading
Phenology walk: March 13, 2014
The last time I wrote a ‘phenology walk‘ post, winter was just beginning. The idea of snow was novel, and animals were just starting to warm up to the cold. Since then, I have mentioned events that signal the changing seasons, but I have not written a post specifically about them. Natural events are signaling … Continue reading
Bear, wolf and grouse
On the first hike that I went on with my fellow graduate students, I learned about animal signs that can be found on aspen tree bark. When the white bark is injured, the tree heals the wound with black scar marks. There are many animal signs that can be found in aspen trees, and one sign … Continue reading
Brown trout
I am constantly reminded that I live in an incredible place with wonderful people. Yesterday, I realized I always want to live in a place where my friends invite me over to investigate the stomach contents of a trout, and then ask me to join them for a delicious trout dinner. I can’t imagine a … Continue reading
A view from above campus
Our campus is tucked into the foothills of the Gros Ventre Range. To the West, we have the best view in the valley. Living here is a dream. I’m sure there are places that rival the beauty of the Tetons, but I can’t imagine there are very many. The other day, someone asked me a … Continue reading
