Latest Reports 4-11-21 Junctions, ?wolves posted by Laurie Lyman April 11, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  It was 21F as we left Gardiner this morning with a light dusting of snow on the cars.  By the time we got Read more > 4-10-21 Junctions, moose posted by Laurie Lyman April 10, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C. ~  A bit warmer again this morning at 28 degrees and a clear sky.  Once again, the photographe Read more > Bear Creek Council Chair, Nathan Varley posted by Dave Hornoff April 10, 2021 — Bear Creek Council Chair, Nathan Varley, has written an Op-Ed for the Bozeman Chronicle outlining opposition to the slate of wildlife bills moving thr Read more > 4-9-21 Junctions, 1109F posted by Laurie Lyman April 9, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  A lot colder this morning than recently, 19F, with snow on the ground from yesterday’s snowfall and clear Read more > Report: Yellowstone-area grizzly bear conflicts down, deaths up from 2019 in Montana posted by Dave Hornoff April 9, 2021 — Grizzly bear deaths in Montana’s portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem were up last year from 2019 and were higher than the 10-year ave Read more > 2021 Yellowstone road construction projects posted by Dave Hornoff April 9, 2021 — 2021 Yellowstone road construction projects to improve visitor safety, access and experience; Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction road closure Three m Read more > 4-8-21 Junctions, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 8, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C.  ~  A beautiful, clear sky this morning with a tiny crescent moon over Mammoth as we drove in this mor Read more > 4-7-21 Junctions, 1154's Group, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 7, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  It was 32 degrees as we left Gardiner this morning with a crescent moon and stars showing in a mostly cloudle Read more > 4-6-21 Junctions, grizzlies, sandhills posted by Laurie Lyman April 7, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  When we went out to the car this morning, we were surprised to find that it was snowing and there was a thi Read more > Yellowstone Park prepares for a busy season posted by Dave Hornoff April 6, 2021 — Yellowstone National Park is popular any year - but in a pandemic, when outdoor destinations are preferred, the wide open spaces and natural splendor Read more > After Fewer Bison Migrate Outside of Yellowstone, Population Set to Grow posted by Dave Hornoff April 6, 2021 —  Fewer bison migrated out of Yellowstone National Park this winter than in years past, leading officials to drop plans to capture and remove Read more > 4-5-21 Junctions, grizzlies posted by Laurie Lyman April 5, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ It was partially cloudy as we left Gardiner this morning and, unlike previous days, the cloud increased during the morning rather t Read more > Yesterday 4-4 Wapiti posted by Laurie Lyman April 5, 2021 —                 Hi Everyone ~ Wapiti from yesterday from Joe K. ~  Rick told me that he saw Wapiti fr Read more > 4-4-21 Junctions, Wapiti posted by Laurie Lyman April 4, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From susan C. ~  here was some thin cloud covering the moon this morning with a warm 39F.  The lowest temperature we saw in t Read more > US Fish & Wildlife Service says grizzly bears should retain protected status posted by Dave Hornoff April 4, 2021 — HELENA — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) has recommended that grizzly bears in the contiguous United States remain classified as th Read more > 4-3-21 Junctions, grizzly, bison calf posted by Laurie Lyman April 3, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C. ~  We are certainly into warm (relatively speaking) spring weather at the moment.  It was 35F as we drove out Read more > Treasure seeker, Yellowstone cemetery digger sentenced to prison posted by Dave Hornoff April 3, 2021 — A treasure hunter was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution for damaging archeological resources in Yellowstone Na Read more > Spring bicycling for Yellowstone National Park began Wednesday. posted by Dave Hornoff April 3, 2021 — Spring bicycling for Yellowstone National Park began Wednesday. From the Madison Junction West Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs, cyclists have over 49 Read more > 4-2-21 Junctions, grizzlies, black bear! posted by Laurie Lyman April 2, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ From Susan C.  ~  Clear skies and moonlight again this morning and a warm 37F in Gardiner, although the temperature st Read more > 4-1-21 Junctions, ? wolf posted by Laurie Lyman April 1, 2021 — Hi Everyone ~ We had moonlight and stars and 27F as we left Gardiner this morning.  Based on yesterday’s viewing we decided to drive s Read more >

Features Owl Survey Resumes — Not much to report.. posted by Dan Hartman April 2, 2021 —      My boreal owl survey continued without much success.  Night after night, Cindy and I would venture out to be met with on Read more > Owl Study Begins — Persistence pays off?? posted by Dan Hartman March 5, 2021 —      Monday, March 1st      As Cindy and I head out for opening night, I'm reminded of my first night out twe Read more > Boreal Owl Study — Year 12 posted by Dan Hartman March 1, 2021 —      March 1st!      Not only have we entered a month when we could possibly receive our Covid shots, it's th Read more >

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