Category: Wildlife
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Favorite Images Of 2020
Because of the pandemic, I didn’t travel much or explore new places. So my images this year were few and far between. Enjoy the slide show. Watch in HiDef at Full Screen.
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Mirounga angustirostris
More commonly known as the Northern Elephant Seal. Elephant seals get their name from their huge size (Male’s can get up to 5,000 pounds) and from the male’s large proboscis, which is used in making extremely loud snorting noises during the mating season. A successful bull is able to impregnate up to 50 females in…
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Sounds Of The Elephant Seals
This video really captures the sounds of elephant seals, especially from the females when they feelĀ their pups are threatened.
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Memorable Images From 2019
From Southern Utah, Arizona, Colorado and California. Looking forward to more in 2020. Watch in You Tube at HiDef and full screen.
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Rocky Mountain Moose
I had just entered Rocky Mountain National Park and while setting up at my campsite, these 2 moose decided to come by for a drink of water. From my campsite.
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Cedar Breaks and Nearby Brian Head Peak
Southern Utah has its desert and red rock canyons but the higher elevations has its own appeal. Cedar Breaks National Monument and Brain Head Peak provide an alternative ecosystem that’s just a short drive away.
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Lee’s Ferry/Vermilion Cliffs
Lee’s Ferry in Northern Arizona, is known as a launching point for Colorado River rafters and other interesting rock formations. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and the California Condor are nearby. Lee’s Ferry is the only place to access the Colorado River by vehicle for hundreds of miles. It’s named after John Doyle Lee, a Mormon…
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California Condors
This endangered species has a wingspan up to 9 feet. These 2 were hanging around the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and the Navajo Bridge at Lees Ferry, Arizona.