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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 Yellowstone Week from Hell

I can not help but wonder how the best days of my time in Yellowstone could so quickly turn to a hellish nightmare.  Thank goodness for those good days, those…
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Yellowstone River Otters Part 2

Yesterday I showed you some photos of an otter family. Today I have some photos of two other otter families. A couple of years ago there were 2 adult female…
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Yellowstone River Otters

There are a lot of cute animals on this earth but North American river otters have to rank right up there with the cutest, not only because of the way…
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White Claw – The Sweetest Grizzly I Have Ever Known

Many of you know Raspberry, the female grizzly who spends much of her time on the north side of Yellowstone Lake. She had a brother who was nicknamed White Claw.…
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The eagle turned into a grizzly

The rest of the story from yesterday.  So much happened, with all of those wolves, I needed to do the day in two parts. Rick told me that the Lamar…
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Photographer’s Dream Day

  It was one of those days that, as a photographer and wildlife watcher, one always dreams about but never believes will happen. Closing day of the park and the…
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Harlequin Ducks

Harlequin ducks are not among the best known duck species but they are among the prettiest. They get their name from an actor dressed in multi-colors wearing a mask. The…
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She Ruled the Road

It is not often that one can get a close, detailed shot of a wild wolf using a wide angle lens but that is what happened today when I ran…
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Pikas I’ve Known and Loved Part 2

I showed you some pika photos last night and I have some more tonight but I promise I won't have anymore for a good while. The above photo obviously isn't…
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Happy Halloween!!!!

I don't know if this really belongs here but Happy Halloween!!! My husband Verne's favorite holiday. He carved the pumpkin and took the photo.
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Pikas I’ve Known and Loved

I think Deby will be posting a story about pikas soon but I wanted to go ahead and post one anyway on the theory that you can never see enough…
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The Neighbors

There are a few towns near national parks and refuges that host some of the animals who “spill over” from the protected land. Gardiner, Montana is one of those towns.…
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When Nature is Allowed to Work

Because humans have effected so many parts of this earth it is becoming increasingly difficult to find areas with no or minimum human impact. Even our beloved Yellowstone is affected…
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The Fine Line of Wildlife Photography by Simon Jackson

The fine line of wildlife photography   It’s a great honour to be writing for the Yellowstone Daily – an exceptional forum dedicated to my favourite place on Earth, made more special…
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