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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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Yellowstone Blog

The Rut is on – Rasputin, center stage

Oh boy, oh boy, let the show begin! Elk dot the lawn, center stage at Mammoth, rangers are stationed and ready to go and Rasputin is chasing the girls!  Bugling…
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Sunflowers, horses, birds and Pikas

I had several requests for sunflowers and so managed to edit a couple of them while waiting near a carcass all day.  Yes, all day! Yesterday I watched two wolves…
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And Now for Something Completely Different

Raptors are birds of prey that include eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. Although the former five are not closely related to owls they all have one thing in…
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Along the roadside

I am assuming that these are pheasants but if wrong, please let me know! Judy was just saying that there are more animals outside of the park right now, that…
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Calcite Springs Black Bear with Three Cubs

In the spring of this year we found a female black bear with three new cubs. They hung around the area between Roosevelt Lodge and Calcite Springs. She was nicknamed…
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712M Alive and Well this morning – despite rumors

So glad that I went down to Canyon today because Laurie told me tonight that she had been told that 712M, the Canyon pack alpha male, had been shot and…
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Big Horn Sheep and a Rabbit

I stayed an extra night in Lovell, WY, in hopes of capturing sunset and sunrise on the Big Horn Canyon.  Except that the location of the morning and evening sun…
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Cloud and Sun

When I went to the Pryor Mountains in hopes of seeing the wild mustangs, I could scarcely dare to believe that they would be there to be seen, let alone…
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The Battle of the Wild Mustangs on Pryor Mountain

After a long and grueling drive, 2 hours and 12 miles, to the top of Pryor Mountain I realized a major dream - to see the Pryor Mountain wild horses,…
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Same Song Second Verse

I'm still spending my days chasing ospreys trying to get a shot of one catching a fish. I changed locations today and saw two ospreys catch a fish (I missed…
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Pikas

Yesterday afternoon, after a morning of hiking in the national forest and picking Chanterelle mushrooms in the constant drizzle of rain, I decided to take a ride up to the…
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Osprey and Eagles

I have mentioned before that I have been trying to film an osprey catching a fish. Every morning I have been going to a spot on the Yellowstone River where…
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Fox Babies

The birds are flocking together, the temperature has dropped a little and a few trees have started to turn color. I’m not sure fall is here but it is definitely…
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