The Sense of Smell

These images were taken in total darkness emphasizing the curiosity and keen sense of smell of this wolf. A large bear checked this camera out and probably licked it a few days earlier. The camera moving without the wolf in view is when it was nudging the camera. The red light flashes did not seem to bother it. The camera has been repositioned, we'll see if it was still attracted to it the next time the memory card is exchanged.

Millions of blackbirds

Several migrating songbird species are passing through but the most impressive are the redwing blackbirds.

Crane Season

The cranes are back in the refuge and roosting much closer this year than last year. The numbers are not very high yet but a good north wind will change that.