UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

After I finished at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuse, I returned home. On the way is the turn off for Antelope Island. It was too late to catch good shots of the deer and antelope on the island, I hoped to see a bison.

It turns out that very few people were there (Covid and insects), so I drove around. I spotted a bison near the work sheds and then a group near the staff quarters. My last shot is of a bison wandering in the Great Salt Lake.

Downloads are best, although they reveal that these beasts live in the rough.

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Note the insects just above him

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Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Great set, all Bulls. Wonder where all the cows are.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Good shots of impressive animals.

couch coyote Loc: northern Illinois

Wow, what a fantastic depiction of a day in the "real" life of bison! Those insect swarms are unreal, they must be such a torment. I bet the bison are thrilled when it finally freezes. Outstanding images all!!! My favorite is the stark emptiness of the solitary bison on the great salt lake.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

You found some great photo ops, Mike! I particularly like #5 for the distant mountains, and the greenery in foreground with a single flower. Do they eat flowers?

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Very nice set.
Thanks

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for looking. The cows probably had a headache (LOL).

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate that, Jack.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks. Antelope Island is a real trial in the late spring and during summer because of the heat and insects. The bison, of course, have no place else they can go.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Linda. When I get an opportunity with relatively rare subjects so close, most time I crop too tight. At their size, they eat whatever they want (LOL). Seriously, I have no idea.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate the visit and generous comment.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Great captures, Mike.

vonzip Loc: cape cod

Great collection of images Mike. The swarm of insects is unreal. vz

Nitroclimber Loc: Nebraska

Great series UTMike! It looks like a tough life to be a bison.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Fine & interesting set!