Prominent Autumn leaf color in Montana is gold and yellow.
Snow is falling on the mountains and getting lower each snowfall.
Ridge along the Crazy Mountains
A ride south to Tom Miner Basin produced some Mountain Chickadees
Mama Grizzly and two cubs were digging and eating grass roots
Pronghorn Antelope resting along Old Yellowstone Road
Higher elevation snows were pushing Elk herds to lower ground. We saw about 400 on the distant hillside.
We then drove over to Dailey Lake, watching the wind driven waves seeing 17 species of waterfowl.
Hundreds of American Coot were trying to take shelterr out of the wind and waves.
Across the lake were 155 Tundra Swans, we were pleased to see them not knowing if we would ever see them away from Wisconsin.
Nice addition to our yearly bird list, the Swans were number 417.
South of Dailey Lake, a few Cottonwoods and Aspen holding on to their leaves
Flooded ditch on Six Mile Creek Road suggested there were Beaver responsible.
One more chew - Timber!!
Traveling East River Road we saw a huge flock of Sandhill Cranes
Not sure how long they will stay.
Two Cranes closer to home.
Canada Geese are feeding in recently cut grain field near by
Seventy five deer congregate in the city limits as hunting season has started.
Our Pinyon Jays have become regular visitors to our feeders.
Maple trees are uncommon in Montana
Leaves are falling fast and will soon be down.
❤️ Love & Prayers 🙏
Ty & Ida Baumann
