Category Archives: Wildlife
Nest-Building?
Dear Friends, The prairie dog is building a nest for winter or he is storing food, not sure which. Regardless, they are everywhere and soon they will take over the world. til Tomorrow MJ
Badlands Muley Buck
Dear Friends, this mule deer buck was taken a few years ago, but i am learning a new color profile and thought this came out ok. This buck is still in velvet and was found in a wash after sunset. til Tomorrow MJ
Wild Horses TRNP
Dear Friends, no trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park is complete without the an image of the wild horses. This Black Stallion (either Mystery or Cocoa) is running to meet his buddies, he was well received and no fighting was observed. til Tomorrow MJ
Badlands Elk Bugling
Dear Friends, we were a very long way from this male elk doing his bugle at sunset, but i think it turned out ok, what do you think? til Tomorrow MJ
Back to Work
Friends, this gray fox was focused on something that moved, not me, i don’t move a hair while photographing this guy, i have been on a short hiatus this summer from blogging, but still gathering images to be used in this site, enjoy the fall season, i am, til Tomorrow MJ
Ring-Necked Duck Male
Dear Friends, this is a male Ring-necked duck who also has a ring around his bill in the spring. His ring around his neck is maroon on black and in the wrong light you cannot see it very well, while the ring around his bill is much more apparent, so i usually call these ducks ring bills. hahaha, til Tomorrow MJ 
Bison Couple
Friends, these bison are a male and female during the August breeding season. He is roaring his disapproval of another bull who is daring to venture near his girl. She could care less, and looks totally bored with all the hoopla, a typical male has been rolling in the mud and her hair is nice and tidy, til Tomorrow MJ
Pied Billed Grebes-A Family Portrait
Friends, these two adult pied billed grebes are feeding five youngsters and are working hard to keep up with their appetites. These birds are pretty small weighing less than a pound and getting close to them is a rare occasion. The chicks are very colorful and the adults often leave them perched in among the lily pads while they dive for underwater food. This is a family portrait taken late in the afternoon when i like to visit with them. I spent about two hours sitting by Phantom Lake in Crex Meadows and these images were gleaned from the 400 digital images that i shot, thank goodness it wasn’t film, it would have cost a fortune. til Tomorrow MJ
Happy Face
Friends, this coyote boy is hunting for his lunch in the prairie dog town in the badlands of North Dakota. Despite his predatory nature, he has a happy face. My what big teeth you have, granny, a famous line from little red riding hood, a story of my childhood. til Tomorrow MJ
Independence Day Eagles
Friends, here a happy fourth of July to you all, these Bald Eagles are symbols of our country, so from top to bottom, an immature leaving a perch, a first year bird on the first day out of the nest, and a watchful adult teaching his youngster how to hunt. til Tomorrow MJ
MJ Springett 