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Publications in the Washington Post

Writing about and photographing wildlife is my passion but I did not know that until later on in my life.  Once the bug caught, I could not let it go.  While I have been published numerous times throughout the years, in newspapers, magazines, tourism websites and even a photo on…

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Pippin of Yellowstone!

The premier entertainment and educational storybook for children, ages 4 – 8 this year, is available now. But, you must order soon for Christmas. This book is deeply personal. It’s based on the true story of a grizzly cub I watched survive alone in the wilds of Yellowstone. Pippin’s journey…

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Wolf Documentaries in France and Germany

During most of 2017 and until April 15 of 2018, I had the privilege of providing stock footage for two wolf documentaries that will be airing on ARTE – France/German public television.  That meant that I had to film the wolves every chance I got!  Here is the story of…

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The Butt Game

The wolf action has died down and the various packs and groups have all gone back to their own territories, leaving at least one dead pup and one badly injured…
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Slowly back to normal

Another day sitting and watching a dead bison.  Breathing in the wondrous smells of death and rot.  Fingers and toes numb from cold, standing in snow, dodging  rednecks pulling snowmobiles…
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Hello Mama

  Yesterday, in Lamar Valley and spilling over into Little America, we had the Mollie pack, the Junction Butte pack, 4 black males from the Prospect Peak pack, along with…
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Being a Predator is a Really Tough Job

I mentioned last week that I will be posting stories of our travels to places outside Yellowstone. I love Yellowstone and I enjoy every moment I am there but I…
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The Bathroom Boys

As many of you might have guessed, I have my favorite animals throughout the park.  It is tough to have a favorite unless you see it quite often and can…
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On a Winter’s Day with the Lamar Canyons

Yesterday morning freezing temperatures had once again descended upon Yellowstone and roads that were dry the day before were snow covered and icy. A late start and slow drive, all…
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A little Lamar Canyon back story

Please note:  This post was originally written and posted on my Deby Dixon Photography page in March 2013 right after these events had taken place.  All images, except the top…
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Coyote and Badger Hunting Together – A Really Rare Event

This is a story I have wanted to tell for a good while but it has taken me a while to get all of the photos together so I can…
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Snow Geese at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

I know this website is The Yellowstone Daily but Deby and I talked about it and thought you might enjoy hearing about wildlife in areas other than Yellowstone occasionally as…
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Fall and Magic in the Tetons

One of the things that I love about new places is not knowing what to expect.  I see the images that others take but refuse to study them before going…
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Ice Out

It is hard to predict exactly when and where you will see a grizzly or a wolf in Yellowstone. Traditionally Lamar Valley is a likely place to see wolves and…
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Blacktail Deer in Rut

And, another rut is on! It was another slow day in Yellowstone, though the light was beautiful, which made taking photos of the bison enjoyable.  And, I have a lot…
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What to do, what do to?

Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous with much warmer temperatures and a kinder, gentler sky with clouds that diffused the blinding of the sun. But, from Lamar to Blacktail, no wolves to…
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Sandhills Cranes in Yellowstone – Part 3 – Winter

The encounter between the black bear and the sandhills I told you about yesterday happened on July 13th, just after the second baby hatched. The sandhill family continued to spend…
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