Cattleman's Ferry, Jackson Hole...

Spent a good part of the morning observing an immature (3rd year) Bald Eagle across the river - fascinating. As people were about to leave, it took off from the fir and flew close over us. Definitely Bald, but not mature, therefore immature. Shelby illustrates three distinct phases of immaturity, this was certainly third year.
OXBOW Just will not disappoint! Osprey overflight, another Bald Eagle Connie spotted, I didn't, then the spot of the night, Great Blue Heron in flight long legs very long bill. BUT THE spot of this trip...? Connie nearly stepped on a RUFFED GROUSE. + two chicks along a path next to Twin Oceans Lake. I have images! Could have reached down and touched her as Mama called for her chicks! And chicks came. All images on the LUMIX - zero internet access.
This is a TRULY SPECTACULAR park for it's beauty. Sure Yellowstone has geysers and fascination, Jackson Hole has pure unadulterated beauty - period.
Till I gush forth again.
We leave, sadly, tomorrow - head for some Blue Green Highway somewhere.Read more