Moose and Rainbow after summer rain storm. Taken at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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The Moose & The Rainbow Leave a comment
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Pronghorn on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Tom Koerner/USFWS. Photo taken on 7/10/17 and posted on Flickr by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
A least chipmunk uses a Wyoming big sagebrush for a lookout. Photo by Tom Koerner/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 6/23/17.
The winner of the 2016 Share the Experience photo contest is this stunning glimpse into the natural world. This photo of a small green tree frog clinging to a plant at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas will appear on the 2018 Annual Federal Recreation Lands Pass and earn Craig $10,000. It’s a great reminder of the fragility and importance of wildlife on public lands. Photo by Craig McIntyre. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/4/17.
While moose are usually solitary, cows have strong bonds with their calves and are extremely protective. Newborn moose (usually born in early summer) have a reddish hue to their fur when born and will stay with their mother for a year. Photo taken at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park by Athena Burns. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/14/17.
Big Critters … And A Magpie Leave a comment
Elk at Tule Elk National Wildlife Refuge. Once estimated to have a population of fewer than 30, these unique Tule elk now number more than 4,000. See them — and other terrific wildlife — just two hours outside of San Francisco, California. Photo by Lee Eastman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. From the US Department of the Interior blog.
Pronghorn on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS. Taken on 2/28/17; tweeted by the US Fish & Wildlife Service 3/2/17.
Moose and Black Billed Magpie on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/2/17.
Two elk smooch while enjoying the view at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Every autumn, elk gather for the rut or annual mating season. Bull elk can be heard calling to females with a crescendo of deep, resonant tones that rise rapidly to a high-pitched squeal before dropping to a series of grunts. Photo by Brent Willmert, from the US Department of the Interior blog.
Love Is In The Air Leave a comment
The Weddell seal population of Erebus Bay, Antarctica, has been extensively studied for over 40 years. It’s one of the longest running studies of a long-lived mammal. Between September and October, Weddell seals give birth to one pup, and the pup will stay with the mother for 5-6 weeks. Photo by William Link, USGS. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
Nothing says love like these two great horned owlets snuggling in a heart-shaped hole. They nest earlier in the year than most birds, so great horned owl babies are ready to hunt when other wildlife young are easy prey. Photo from Grand Teton National Park by Jon LeVasseur. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
Moose calves nuzzle each other while posing for the camera. Female moose (called cows) give birth to 1-3 calves, with triplets being rare. At birth, calves weigh 28-35 pounds and pack on weight quickly — reaching 300+ pounds within five months. Photo from Fortymile Wild and Scenic River by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
Not all couples show affection the same way. Clearly. Eagles mate for life, choosing the tops of large trees to build nests, which they typically use and enlarge each year. Nests may reach 10 feet across and weigh a half ton. Breeding bald eagles typically lay one to three eggs once a year. Learn more about bald eagles. Photo by Roy W. Lowe. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
Many birds are monogamous, but Laysan Albatrosses mate for life. Young birds search for a mate with elaborate courtship dances. Once they hit breeding age, Albatrosses breed their entire lives, hatching and caring for one chick at least every other year. Pictured here is Wisdom — the oldest living, banded, wild bird — and her current mate at their nest at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Pete Leary, USFWS. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
This might look like a fight, but it’s part of the avocets’ complicated courtship ritual. After mating, avocets stand side by side with their bills crossed and the male’s wing draped over the female. National wildlife refuges, such as Bombay Hook in Delaware and Bear River in Utah, are great places for birding experiences. Photo by Julio Flego. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
Two elk smooch while enjoying the view at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Every autumn, elk gather for the rut or annual mating season. Bull elk can be heard calling to females with a crescendo of deep, resonant tones that rise rapidly to a high-pitched squeal before dropping to a series of grunts. Remember to keep your distance when observing them. Mating wildlife enjoy their human-free personal space. Photo by Brent Willmert. From the Department of the Interior blog, 2/13/17.
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Two moose crossing Snake River in the Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Daniel Cook. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/3/16.
See these elk at Tule Elk San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Once estimated to have a population of less than 30 individuals, these unique California Tule elk now number more than 4,000. See them – and other terrific wildlife – just two hours outside of San Francisco. Photo by Lee Eastman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/23/16.
Fall at Denali National Park in Alaska means gorgeous autumn colors and hungry brown bears. To get ready their long winter sleep, bears spend the summer and fall packing on the pounds – gorging themselves on salmon, berries and grass. Sleeping snugly in their dens, breathing only once a minute and dropping their heart rate to 8-10 beats a minute, bears will live on their fat stores during the dark, cold winter. Photo by Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/29/16.
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Summer sunsets at Denali National Park in Alaska are truly special. Kent Miller snapped this dream-like photo of a moose walking along Reflection Pond back in July. In the background, the top of Denali is illuminated by the setting sun at midnight. Photo by Kent Miller, National Park Service. From the US Department of the Interior blog, 10/19/15.
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Utah’s Great Basin National Park in fall color. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/28/15.
An amazing view of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. During battles spread out over years, the Civil War raged on Virginia’s forests and fields. More than a 150 years after the guns fell silent, these battlefields — preserved for their historical importance — now serve as critical natural landscapes and habitat for wildlife. Photo by Buddy Secor, National Park Service Volunteer. From an article on the US Department of the Interior website, “Five Amazing Places Protected By the Land and Water Conservation Fund.”
The colorful hills, flat-topped mesas and sculptured buttes of the Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National Park are primarily made up of river sediment deposited over 200 million years ago. Erosion has shaped intriguing landforms and the rocks reveal an enthralling chronicle of time that is unfolding and ever-changing. From an article on the US Department of the Interior website, “Five Amazing Places Protected By the Land and Water Conservation Fund.”
Florida’s Everglades National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/28/15.
Grand Teton National Park in the fall. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/30/15.
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Summer sunsets at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska are truly special. Kent Miller snapped this dream-like photo of a moose walking along Reflection Pond. In the background, the top of Denali is illuminated by the setting sun at midnight. Photo by Kent Miller, National Park Service. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/23/15.
A visit to Bering Land Bridge National Preserve can feel like traveling back in time. The Bering Land Bridge provided a pathway for plants, animals and people to cross from the old world to new. Wildlife like the muskox remind us of our ancestors and how geography has shaped humankind. These iconic herbivores sport curved horns and can weigh between 400-800 pounds. Although their populations have fluctuated over the last century, today they number around 3,800 in the state of Alaska. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/31/15.
A trail camera got this shot of a wolf pack in California … the first pack seen in the Golden State in nearly a century! Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/21/15.
Bugling elk at Rocky Mountain National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/4/15.
# 755, AKA Scare D Bear, generally does not visit Brooks Falls to fish when people are present. For the story of how bears interact – or avoid – humans, see http://www.nps.gov/katm/blogs/Late-Night-at-Brooks-Falls.htm. From the Katmai National Park website, published 8/31/15.
Wanna Play? Leave a comment
Two moose take over a volleyball court in Denali National Park – and who would tell them no? Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/7/15.
Young And Old Leave a comment
Mama moose helps her baby cross a river in Rocky Mountain National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/29/15.
We’ve got our eyes on you! Baby great-horned owl & its mama. Photo by Richard Crossley. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/19/15.
Karl Persson captured this shot of a mama bear (with her two bear cubs in tow) knocking on a bus door in Denali National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/25/15.
