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A Bluebird Day at Yellowstone National Park

How to spot animals in Yellowstone, A wildlife guide to Yellowstone, #Yellowstone #Montana #animals #wildlife

I had never heard of the expression, “a bluebird day”, but I ended up hearing it several times on my recent trip to Yellowstone Country, Montana. I guess bluebirds come out when the sun is shining, even if there is snow on the ground from the night or days before.  Regardless, it was was a gorgeous day!

Come along with me as I take a road trip to Yellowstone National Park in Montana.


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Animals of Yellowstone National Park

On one hand, it seems many of the animals in Yellowstone National Park tend to come out the colder it is, but on the other hand, we seemed to have a chance to see many of the animals that have their home in Yellowstone National Park. So what did we actually end up seeing?

“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us.
 When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to 
 use it with love and respect.” Aldo Leopold

How to spot animals in Yellowstone

Animals of Yellowstone National Park

Bison

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

 

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Red Fox

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Elk

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Bighorn Sheep

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Cow Elk

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Mule deer or white-tailed deer

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Gray wolf

I was only able to spy a gray wolf through the wolf whisperer’s scope! I call Rick McIntyre the wolf whisperer since he has been in Yellowstone National Park every day for over 20 years. He is a veteran wolf researcher. Mr. McIntyre has spent this time watching and studying wolves in Yellowstone for the National Park Service.

For over 70 years, there were no wolves in the park. The Leopold wolf pack was reintroduced to the park in 1995. Since wolves are at the top of the ecosystem, they control it. In the years that followed, wolves brought the elk population down and protected the open valleys from overgrazing. However, the number of elk killed was double than what was estimated. Many local hunters stir controversy by protesting that the wolves will end up killing ALL of the elk. You can imagine that the debate today is still strong.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

“He saw in her eyes the death of a fierce green fire.”- Aldo Leopold

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Bears

These guys are not exactly in Yellowstone National Park, but I did see them right outside of Bozeman at a Montana Grizzly Encounters.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

Come along with me as I enjoy a "bluebird day" at Yellowstone National Park and see the animals of Yellowstone National Park.

 

How to spot animals in Yellowstone, A wildlife guide to Yellowstone, #Yellowstone #Montana #animals #wildlife

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Disclosure:  My time spent in Montana was sponsored by Yellowstone Country, Montana.

 

mark wyld

Wednesday 5th of April 2017

Yellowstone would be one of the main reason I would visit the United States. The park's natural beauty and wildlife are amazing

Cacinda Maloney

Tuesday 11th of April 2017

I would agree!

Jolene Ejmont

Tuesday 4th of April 2017

Wow!! Your photos are incredible!! So many animals that I have never seen before and the scenery just looks sensational!!! How awesome if Mr Red Fox!!!! :) Hope I can take my kids over to Yellowstone National Park one day!!

Cacinda Maloney

Tuesday 11th of April 2017

Thanks!

Karen @ Smart Steps to Australia

Sunday 2nd of April 2017

Wow what an experience - it looks incredible! I've just written myself a list of places I want to visit over the next few years as I love to plan my travels - I think I may need to add this to it now, especially as my husband and one of my sons are wildlife obsessed. Great photos.

Cacinda Maloney

Tuesday 11th of April 2017

You will have a blast!

Mel I TravelingMel

Sunday 2nd of April 2017

We call it a bluebird day because the sky is the color of bluebirds :). Glad you got to see so much wildlife in Yellowstone. I love seeing foxes.

Cacinda Maloney

Friday 14th of April 2017

Ahhh cool! I got lucky!

Mary-Anne J.

Sunday 2nd of April 2017

Yellowstone is one heck of a place on my to do list to visit. Beautiful photos. I love the wild animal shots. Nothing better than seeing an animal in their natural habitat, living free. Thanks for the articles.

Cacinda Maloney

Friday 14th of April 2017

You must go!!

Cacinda Maloney

Friday 14th of April 2017

You must go!!

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