Long-eared Owl Photography

January 28, 2025  •  Leave a Comment
Photographing Long-eared Owls: Challenges and Tips The Long-eared Owl is a captivating yet elusive subject for wildlife photographers. With its striking features and secretive habits, it presents both a challenge and a rewarding experience for those willing to put in the effort. The Challenges of Photographing Long-eared Owls Long-eared Owls are...
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2024 Rewind

December 29, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
Walking on the Wild Side Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, let’s kick things off with a look back at some of my favorite highlights from 2024. From unforgettable adventures to heartwarming moments, there’s plenty to share—just a heads-up: adorable animals may make an appearance! "The University of Leeds have discovered a way to reduce st...
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Staying Flexible: On the hunt for Moose

November 30, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
Walking on the Wild Side This year has been a tough one in terms of forest fire smoke. Not only does fire smoke create a haze that is less than ideal for capturing high quality images, but it also aggravates Scot’s asthma, making it near impossible for him to be out in the field. This meant that coming out of summer, we had spent much less time...
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Marmot Madness

October 30, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
Walking on the Wild Side Marmots are members of the genus marmota and are essentially large ground squirrels. Fifteen different species can be found across the world with a smaller subset here in the states. The yellow-bellied marmot has played a big role in my life over the last decade thus will be the feature of this blog with a side note on the...
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Bearded Squirrel (Richardson Ground Squirrel)

September 30, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
Walking on the Wild Side October is here and many of our ground squirrels are snuggling deep in their burrows for a winter nap. Time to slow down their heart rates and breathing to enter a state that best conserves energy. We have several species of ground squirrels here in Montana. Some of which do not enter true hibernation and others that take...
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