by Adventure Scientists | Dec 18, 2015 | Wildlife
By Becky FitzpatrickASC Landmark Crew MemberI turned onto a snow-covered two track following tracks of deer, coyote and grouse. At the base of an irrigation berm, something slipped surreptitiously inside a metal culvert. Moving closer, I saw a pile of dark...
by Adventure Scientists | Dec 7, 2015 | Video, Wildlife
Wildlife at the APR from Eli Allan on Vimeo. Coyote pouncing, wild bison, porcupine and the grand scenery of the Great Plains… It’s all here in this montage of wildlife footage collected over several weeks on the American Prairie...
by Adventure Scientists | Dec 2, 2015 | camera trap, Landmark, Uinta Mountains, Video, Wildlife
ASC’s Landmark crew caught this mountain lion on a camera trap in northern Montana. Big cats are magnificent, powerful creatures, with incredible stealth and hunting prowess. Their populations are in decline worldwide, caused by habitat loss and conflict...
by Adventure Scientists | Aug 25, 2015 | camera trap, Uinta Mountains, Wildlife
By Emily Stifler WolfeASC Staff When Brittany Ingalls and Caitlin Pennington first tried to set up their camera trap near the 10,767-foot Bear Lake, the trail was impassible, blocked by thick deadfall. “We crawled through a quarter mile of blowdown, under and...
by Adventure Scientists | May 6, 2015 | Landmark, Photography, Wildlife
Photos and Captions by Elaine KennedyThe American Prairie Reserve is composed of vast expanses of native prairie, and teeming with beautiful and unique wildlife. Being part of the ASC Landmark crew was a great way to experience the Great Plains ecosystem while...
by Adventure Scientists | Apr 21, 2015 | Wildlife
Story and Photos by Elaine Kennedy The western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is one of the most iconic birds of the prairies. Easily identified by their distinctive yellow chest, their abundance, and by their sweet, melodic song that echoes throughout the plains...
