"Chech out west 2018"

[Chechem]

Okay, jolly friends, here are today's pics.  I'm pretty worn out, so I'll make it brief.
It was windy, so I went looking for critters instead of fishing.  I spent most of the day watching wolves at a den. 

First I saw a bunch of bighorn sheep.  The rams were far up the mountain, but the ewes were .......


... or lying in the shade:


Saw a couple of coyotes (and geese):


Saw 2 bull moose.  BUT, the antlers are shed late in winter, so they have nubs.  There's a bison at right.


The wolves!  There were 4 adult wolves tending the young at the den, and 8 pups.  The photos are from 1.5 miles away (thru a telescope), so forgive the fuzzy images.

Here's a black female wolf at left (den opening is at right):


Here's a gray female wolf panting like a dog.  You can see her tracking collar.

[2Stater]

Those are great pics through a telescope, Chech. I can see why you're not too disappointed in not being able to fish.

[N.AL-Tider]

Those are great pics Chech.  Oh, and the fuzzy part? I just figured you had too much to drink when you took the pics...     Hopefully you will be able to get back to fishing today...

[ricky023]

Really great job Chechem. Pics are so great reminding Mrs Dottie and I of God's nature. Thanks. RTR!

[Chechem]

Another day of critter watching.  Maybe fishing tomorrow.

Bull elk.  They've shed their antlers, and only nubs are there for now:


Big grizzly walking on the snow (thru telescope a mile away):




Harlequin duck (sitting on a log in the Yellowstone River):


A mother grizzly bear and 2 cubs were trying to cross the Gibbon River today.  As I watched, the mother searched for a pacle to cross, tested the water, then finally waded in.  But the cubs wouldn't follow, so she growled loudly at them.  Still they wouldn't follow.  The river is at flood stage due to snow melt.  Finally they moved back into the woods.

[2Stater]

Good stuff!!! Nature at it's best. 

[ricky023]

That is so beautiful Chechem. You are so Blessed to see this up front. Thanks for such good work for us. RTR!

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

For a minute there I thought Chech was slipping in stills out of the Zapruder film on us.

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

Those are some pretty good sized bear!

[SUPERCOACH]

For a minute there I thought Chech was slipping in stills out of the Zapruder film on us.

I see a wolf on the grassy knoll.

[Chechem]

Crazy stormy day, but I caught 7 fish before it hit.  Wifi still screwy, but I'll try to post fast:




Storm over the lake.


Hail on my car hood and covering the road.


One of the better Rainbow Trout


Another.

[2Stater]

Looks like you had a heck of a day, Chech. You are certainly getting your money’s worth. 

Great pics!

[Chechem]

Looks like you had a heck of a day, Chech. You are certainly getting your money’s worth. 

Great pics!

Thanks.  Same forecast today; fishing for a couple of hours, then thunderstorms.  But better tomorrow and Saturday.

[Chechem]

Great day today, but I just got home and am worn out.
Caught 5 trout this morning, and had a hook straighten out on a huge one that got away.
Spent the afternoon and evening in the park watching bears, pronghorn, etc.  Pics to follow after some sleep.

 

[Chechem]

I took this especially for the forum.  FOOTBALL??

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