Bison bull shedding – Nikon D200, handheld, f13, 1/200, ISO 250, Nikkor 18-200mm VR at 135mm, natural light
Every day that I spend in the field is always marvelous but it seems especially wonderful during the change of seasons because I feel a heightened sense of anticipation for the first of the year birds, the first spotting of wildflowers blooming or the seasonal changes that wildlife exhibits in behavior or appearance.
After a winter of seeing Bison (Bison bison) with thick winter coats I’ve begun to see them shedding to their summer coats. I photographed this Bison bull two days ago while he was grazing on the tender green shoots of grasses and although he looks very shaggy I know that soon his haunches and hindquarters will be very sleek looking.
I have also recently noticed that I am only seeing bulls, the cows are noticeably absent which means they are seeking quiet locations to drop their calves.
Spring has sprung!
Mia
Aw, nice to see a bison photo…I moved from S Dakota last Oct., to Florida. I have many shots of the bison in Custer State Park; loved visiting there.
Thank you Jann, I’m sure you will miss seeing Bison in Florida. I know I missed seeing mountains when I lived there myself. It is always great to see Bison wandering the open prairies.
A great shot of a difficult to expose creature, Mia.
Thank you Bob, your comments are much appreciated.
What a marvelous sight! He’s quite the handsome fellow. Exceptional photograph!
Thanks Julie, he is a handsome bull even with his shagginess!
Mia you captured the pose on this bison perfectly. His hind is perfect and his face. That is fantastic and the light isn’t bad either. I love this image. Carol
Thnank you Carol for your very kind comment on this image.
Great capture of the Bison! They are such magnificent creatures!
I agree 100% Tammy, Bison are magnificent creatures.
Wonderful to see, and great detail Mia.
Thanks much for your cumment Dan!