Wildlife

Red Fox # 0787

Red Fox Kits -0972

These fox kits were photographed at Iwetemlaykin Park, pronounced (ee-weh-TEMM-lye-kinn), the name is a Nez Perce word and translates to "at the edge of the lake." This particular fox family made regular appearances in April and May along the trails of the park. The playful antics of the kits were especially fun to observe as they began to explore farther from the den. As always, I am humbled by the beauty and diversity of the Wallowa’s.

Close Enough - #0909

I am definitely getting the “stink eye” from mom in this shot. She was very tolerant of my presence while her kits frolicked about the den, however I moved slightly to get a clearer view through the tall grass and she immediately locked her gaze on me until she decided I wasn’t actually moving closer. This particular fox family made regular appearances in April and May along the trails of the park.

Foxes of Iwetemlayken # 0937

Mountain Bluebird

The intense sky blue color of this little bird unmistakably identifies him as a Mountain Bluebird. They were curious visitors around the edges of our camp, high on a ridge over looking the Snake River Canyon,

Mountain Bluebird

The intense sky blue color of this little bird unmistakably identifies him as a Mountain Bluebird. They were curious visitors around the edges of our camp, high on a ridge over looking the Snake River Canyon,

Juvenile Great Horned Owl # 6051

Downy Woodpecker # 7964

Horned Puffin # 3945

Bald Eagles # 6447

Big Horn Sheep # 1583

Mountain Goat # 1742

Rufous Hummingbird

Cedar Wax Wings #2496

It’s a thrill whenever I see these exotic visitors. This group of Waxwings settled in my apple tree and voraciously consumed just the petals of the blossoms. Fruit production was unaffected by their euphoric consumption and it was a delight to observe them from my deck.

Cassin's Finch # 5698

I'm gonna go out on a limb, all puns intended, and say this maybe a "pair" of Cassin's Finches. The bird to the right with the brown streaked breast is a good contender for the female representative. A late snow storm caught us all by surprise. The Quaking Aspen is just beginning to leaf out.

Cassin's Finch # 5700

I'm gonna go out on a limb, all puns intended, and say this maybe a "pair" of Cassin's Finches. The bird to the right with the brown streaked breast is a good contender for the female representative. A late snow storm caught us all by surprise. The Quaking Aspen is just beginning to leaf out.

Juvenile Sawhet Owls

Brown Bear Cubs # 4994

Brown Bear Cub # 4966

Bull Moose # 1908

Bull Moose # 1994

Mountain Goat # 1802

Mountain Goat # 1836