Posts for: HRBIEL
May 16, 2018 00:12:15 #
Eagle made a couple of passes then dove for the ducks - missed then landed in a nearby tree.
May 14, 2018 00:09:55 #
May 14, 2018 00:08:27 #
We were warned that the oldest femail which wore a collar was to be given a wide berth. She was known for having chased several people who got too close and for having attacked a dog.
May 13, 2018 10:16:09 #
Late evening shot. Were looking to see if Ospreys were fishing at Center lake and found only one lonesome Mallard.
May 12, 2018 10:15:15 #
Seem these guys like to hang out at Mount Rushmore during the winter.
May 11, 2018 11:46:22 #
May 11, 2018 10:36:58 #
Taken with Canon 80D with Canon 400mm f5.6. Custer State Park, SD
May 9, 2018 01:19:46 #
Sorry to report but Custer State Park experienced a major fire last December that destroyed 84 square miles of grassland and trees. The park is now experiencing an incredible resurgence of green grass but logging operations are still ongoing. Unfortunately several of the donkeys suffered burns and had to be uthanized. The rest were removed and placed into veterinary care. The donkeys only recently were returned to the park and 4 additional donkeys were donated to amend the herd. The buffalo simply stampeded to higher unburned ground and tore down fences. Unknown as to how the elk and antelope fared. The park is quickly recovering but it will be years before the last vestiges of this fire are gone.
May 8, 2018 21:30:58 #
Sorry Gene, I've been rained out three days in a row. Nevertheless, enjoy your visit to the Biack Hills.
May 8, 2018 20:07:45 #
Been trying to get shots of an Osprey splashing into the water after a fish. I can only sit there so long before getting waterlogged! So this is the only image I got today.
May 7, 2018 20:49:30 #
Thanks everyone. I was actually surprised this bluebird was even in the frame. I was a little late on the draw. If you look closer, the image is a little soft.
May 7, 2018 15:20:07 #
I've been reading this forum for several months and decided to introduce myself. Been living in the Black Hills of South Dakota on and off since 1970 when I started my Air Force career at Ellsworth AFB. Retired from Ellsworth 23 years later including assignments to Omaha, NE, Colorado Springs, CO, Ogden, UT, Comiso, Italy and finally Rapid City, SD. Photographic subjects are plentiful here in the Black Hills including buffalo, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, eagles, osprey, coyote etc etc. Must also mention incredible scenery not only in the Black Hills but in the surrounding area as well. We are blessed with spectacular vistas in Badlands NP, Wind Cave NP and Custer State Park. Not sure if my budding skills in photography will do justice to the fabulous opportunities available here but I'll try...
Feb 19, 2018 12:59:39 #