Day 8: (Tuesday 9/16/25), First full day in Yellowstone. Got up at 5:00 AM and was out the door by 5:20. I had a tip for a grizzly on an Elk carcass. About 6 other photographers already there when I arrived. Had to wait for usable light, The grizzly had covered the carcass with grass. They said it was to keep the ravens away. The bear slept on the carcass for the first hour. Finally, she got up, yawned a couple times and then uncovered part of it, and started eating. So, I took off for Hayden and Larmar valleys to see what I could find.
6 grizzlies, only took photos of 5. Never found a blonde one they were all darker than I expected.
1 black bear
3 adult wolves
5-6 wolf pups
The wolves where I expected to find them. In Lamar valley near Slough Creek and were part of the Junction Butte Pack. What I didn’t expect was the 1.25 mile out. I was allowed to see them through a spotting scope. Even at 1200mm, no usable photos 🙁
Ran back the camper and had a nice lunch with Sharon. Then we headed out to do Old Faithful and Prismatic Springs. Due to traffic, we got to Old Faithful late and missed her, so hopefully tomorrow. Prismatic Springs had way more stream / smoke than I expected. I am guessing it was because it was 34 in the morning and around 50 when we were there.
A black wolf at 1.25 miles taken at 1200mm. Clearly I need bigger glass.
Grand Prismatic Spring
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Life is good and I am blessed!
Kent