Still more time before snow arrives

 

Every day - a unique sunrise

Tundra Swans migrating

There were 70 swans in this flock, all calling

Sandhill Cranes feeding and resting on their way south

There were about 300 cranes in this stubble corn field

Neighborhood White-tailed Buck

Waving his white flag

"Tasting" the air for doe scent

A ride north to Clyde Park brought a nice surprise..

A cow Moose with two yearlings crossed the highway.

We pulled over to photograph them as they headed to the Shields River.

Two Bulls were approaching the road in pursuit.

They were not detered by us or highway traffic

The largest Bull proceeded across without looking both ways.

Ty waved the traffic down for them to stop,  The younger bull got scared and turned back.

Now where did she go?

The second bull waited till the trafic was gone and came back to the south and crossed.

We have seen over 15 moose this year,  Amazing!

We went back to Corwin Springs to see if the rut was in full swing for the Bighorn Sheep.

Definetly!

There was a lot of action in the field below the cliffs.

As the ewes ran underneath the irrigation pipes the rams attempted to follow.

Their horns would hit the pipes with a loud clanging sound.

This Bighorn ram's horn is broomed from head butting in their fierce competition for ewes.

Definetly fun watching the action.

Two young bull elk were resting in the sun

Don't bother me, I'm tired.

Last trip to Dailey Lake before freeze up,  Colorful irredescent feathers on the Buffleheads

Eared Grebe and American Coot linger on the open water

Six Mile Creek is being worked over by the Beaver,  Most Aspen trees have been felled.

Beaver dam still in progress.

As leaving Dailey Lake we could see the snow storm clouds in the north.

Time to head home!

❤️ Love & Prayers 🙏🏽

Ty & Ida Baumann

Last trips to the mountains before snow

 

Ermine or Stoat - weasel family member in full winter coat.

Rodent hunting at Tom Miner Campground.

This is our first encounter with the ermine, what a treat!

Crossing the cattleguard, ducking in and out and then running into 

the brush.

Mountain Chickadee

Clark's Nutcracker feeding on Pinyon Pine Nuts

Young Bull Moose in willows at Tom Miner Basin

Migrating Elk herd descending into lower elevation grasslands

Coyote rodent hunting

Great Horned Owl sleeping

Steller's Jay (lower left). Canada Jay on top.

Canada Jay in Crazy Mountains

Corwin Springs Bighorn Ewes and lambs

Bighorn Rams resting together down the road.

Rams challenging and doing some head butting.

Bison herd in the snow at Yellowstone National Park

Black Bear feeding up before hibernation

This bear was just north of Livingston city limits

Two Bull Moose on 89 north of the bear

Very large shovel rack 

Bridger Mountains from Battle Ridge

Bridger Mountains from Cottonwood Reservoir

Bison herd near Wilsall

Townsend's Solitaire at Mill Creek

Migrating Tundra Swans resting on Dailey Lake south of town,

A variety of ducks, grebes and American Coot filled the lake.

 

Tundra Swans lifting off heading to Chesapeak Bay on the east coast.

Pinyon Jays on Fleshman Creek Road feeding on pine nuts

Livingston Sunrise

White-crowned Sparows at our feeders

 

Common Raven also visiting our feeder

Pair of Ravens above our suet feeders

Black-billed Magpies - sometimes 7 at  time.

Pronghorn Antilope herd grazing at neighbor's ranch

Our Vixon Red Fox pays return visit to den area

First migrating Snow Geese 

Here comes the second flock

Largest White-tail Buck of the 130 deer counted in our neighborhood.

Our favorite doe, stays nearby the feeder.

Auroras light show from Veteran's Day!

Pictures taken by our neighbor Michael Steinmetz

who we thank for sharing with us.

A wonderful display of God's Creation.

We hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

❤️ Love & Prayers 🙏🏽

Ty & Ida Baumann