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Boeufalo Early European explorers and fur trappers in the 1600s called the animals bœuf the French for beef or ox, becau...
09/03/2026

Boeufalo

Early European explorers and fur trappers in the 1600s called the animals bœuf the French for beef or ox, because the shaggy beasts reminded them of cattle. Over time, that word evolved into "buffalo" in American English. Many Indigenous communities and historical traditions also use "buffalo" alongside traditional names like the Lakota word tatanka


Ram-a-lamMature male Bighorn Sheep spend most of their year in bachelor flocks apart from groups of females and young sh...
09/02/2026

Ram-a-lam

Mature male Bighorn Sheep spend most of their year in bachelor flocks apart from groups of females and young sheep. Young females generally remain in their mother's group

A little flightyHummingbirds beat their wings 20 to 80 times per second, moving in a figure-eight pattern that generates...
09/01/2026

A little flighty

Hummingbirds beat their wings 20 to 80 times per second, moving in a figure-eight pattern that generates lift on both upstrokes and downstrokes.

Super FastPronghorn are the second-fastest land mammals on earth. They can sprint up to 50–55 mph and maintain high spee...
08/29/2026

Super Fast

Pronghorn are the second-fastest land mammals on earth. They can sprint up to 50–55 mph and maintain high speeds over long distances better than cheetahs.
Though theyre called the "American antelope," they are more closely related to giraffes.

Young and moltingInstead of cup-shaped nests, magpies build huge, complex domes out of heavy sticks. With multiple rooms...
08/27/2026

Young and molting

Instead of cup-shaped nests, magpies build huge, complex domes out of heavy sticks. With multiple rooms, a roof, and two doors, these nests can take up to 40 days to build!

Fawning over youNewborn white tail deer fawns carry almost no body odor to protect them from predators and are born with...
08/26/2026

Fawning over you

Newborn white tail deer fawns carry almost no body odor to protect them from predators and are born with roughly 272 to 342 white spots on their coat that fade gradually as they get older.

"L-a-a-a-a-amb"We love coming to South Dakota and getting shots of the Bighorn Sheep. We were surprised by how many lamb...
08/25/2026

"L-a-a-a-a-amb"

We love coming to South Dakota and getting shots of the Bighorn Sheep. We were surprised by how many lambs are in this herd.

Fun fact: Ewes and their lambs gather in herds of 5 to 15 animals for protection and socializing.

Chickadee-dee-dee-deeIn summer, the chickadee will eat mostly insects and spiders as shown here; in winter, they shift t...
08/24/2026

Chickadee-dee-dee-dee

In summer, the chickadee will eat mostly insects and spiders as shown here; in winter, they shift to seeds, berries, and stored food.

(Windblown)- While these beauties prefer fresh fish, American Bald Eagles are opportunistic feeders that dont shy away f...
08/23/2026

(Windblown)- While these beauties prefer fresh fish, American Bald Eagles are opportunistic feeders that dont shy away from stealing prey or scavenging for an easy meal.

I'll never forget my birthday last year. Mat Custer asked what I wanted to do, naturally I chose to go to Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge to photograph the eagles. We braved the frigid cold and had the place almost completely to ourselves. We got some incredible shots but this one will always be one of my favorites.
I tell you what, birthday shots had a very different meaning when I was younger.

Wintry MornA few days after this photo was taken the lake below was overtaken by ice, forcing the heron to travel to a d...
08/22/2026

Wintry Morn

A few days after this photo was taken the lake below was overtaken by ice, forcing the heron to travel to a different body of water for food.

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