Teton Bison

Earlier in July, the bison herd was several miles north of the Gros Ventre campground.  Now, they are back.

Most days, returning to the campground, I have seen them along the road, along with birds catching a ride.

Most of the calves are grown enough that their coats are getting darker.  A few days ago, after passing the bulk of the herd, I saw one bison well separated from the group.  It moved across the road then up the hill, followed by a calf who must have been a late season birth.  It was much smaller, much paler in color, and stuck much closer to mama than the other calves.

Bisons were beginning to test each other in advance of the true dominance battles that would preface mating.

Oh - hello there…