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Behind the scenes of the mammalogy lab at the Burk

Behind the scenes of the mammalogy lab at the Burke Museum in Seattle.
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Last year I was invited to photograph a Cascade red fox car strike fatality being prepped for an exhibit as part of my ongoing conservation project. The kit was raised next to the road as a result of being fed and habituated by tourists visiting Mount Rainier National Park.
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The Cascade red fox is a threatened subspecies endemic to Washington State, and the most genetically unique red fox species in the world. There are less than 20 breeding females in existence.
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Please remember to never feed wildlife. It contributes to their deaths by causing health issues, luring them to the road to be hit by cars, and puts them at risk of being euthanized due to approaching humans for food.
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#burkemuseum #seattle #cascaderedfox #conservationphotography #nanpapix #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography #keepwildlifewild #dontfeedthefox #leavenotrace #mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #ourfotoworld #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer

Swipe to see the reality of bear watching in the T

Swipe to see the reality of bear watching in the Tetons. I may get some hate for what I’m about to write, but I feel compelled to do so anyway...
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Seeing a wild grizzly is exhilarating and awe-inspiring... an experience I’m beyond grateful for, and wish for others. But like many wildlife issues, grizzly tourism is a double edged sword.
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THE GOOD: The presence of humans has helped mother grizzlies protect their cubs from adult males who avoid the roads and would kill young cubs given the chance. Awareness is raised for the importance of grizzlies and apex predators as a crucial part of maintaining a healthy ecosystem. And locals adore these bears, many devoting their lives to protecting them, educating crowds, and assisting Rangers to enforce rules.
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THE BAD: Although the Ranger assured me that the bears have grown up with tourism and still choose to take roadside routes, I know these grizzlies weren’t comfortable with the situation. It felt like celebrity paparazzi, and we know how that can drive humans to a breaking point. I’m not anthropomorphizing - I could see the frustration in momma bear’s eyes. I noticed how her two grown cubs jumped at the sound of engines igniting, and proceeded anxiously as they searched for grasses and roots to scrape together for a meal. Responsible viewing from a distance is fine, but when that grows into a mob, it’s simply not good for the bears. I’m not trying to be judgmental or claim innocence. I was there too. But the experience left me feeling really disturbed.
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It would only take ONE instance of a bear being pushed too far, losing its cool, injuring a human, and in turn losing its life to euthanasia. And that would just be so wrong.
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I think it’s important for people to experience bears. That’s how we grow to love them, learn about them, and protect them. However, if you come upon a scene like this, especially if you aren’t a first-timer or local, please consider moving along. That’s my plan. For the bear’s sake. 💗🐻💗
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#grandtetonnationalpark #grandtetons #grizzly #grizzly610 #grizzlybear #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #nationalparkgeek #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Swipe for bison baby cuteness! A new momma nudges

Swipe for bison baby cuteness! A new momma nudges her 2 day old calf, waking it up to feed.
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Images captured with a #Canon zoom lens. Please always give wildlife plenty of space.
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#bison #babybison #reddog #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #conservationphotography #naturephotography #keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Happy Earth Day from the Grand Tetons and Grizzly

Happy Earth Day from the Grand Tetons and Grizzly 610!
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One of my greatest hopes for the future of our planet is that more protections are put in place for apex predators, such as grizzlies, who are imperative in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
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Image captured safely from my van window with a #Canon zoom lens and cropped. Please always give wildlife plenty of space.
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#grandtetonnationalpark #grandtetons #earthday #grizzly #grizzly610 #610 #grizzlybear #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography #keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Living in my van full-time usually means heading S

Living in my van full-time usually means heading South for the winter. What’s the best thing about Southern states? BIRDS!
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This Snowy Egret was captured while exploring Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge last January.
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Camera: #Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
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#snowyegret #egret #merrittislandnationalwildliferefuge #audubonsociety #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #naturephotography #nanpapix #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #yourshotphotographer

Happy National Park Week from the first National P

Happy National Park Week from the first National Park: Yellowstone!
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This is one of my favorite landscape shots I’ve made, and it was captured with an old Canon Rebel T2i before I could afford to upgrade my gear. (For those who don’t know - that is a very outdated, beginner camera body.)
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Never let money or lack of equipment discourage you from doing what you love. Relentlessly pursue your passions, and good things are bound to happen!
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#nationalparkweek #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #landscapephotography #conservationphotography #naturephotography #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nanpapix #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Sandhill Cranes in the midst of their courtship da

Sandhill Cranes in the midst of their courtship dance.
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In order to capture this behavior I had to lay on my stomach, shivering in the snow, for about an hour. Doing so allowed the cranes to become comfortable with my presence and perform naturally, and also created the blurred snowy foreground. These birds have a wingspan that is often wider than I am tall, and are mesmerizing to watch and listen to.
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*Images captured with a #Canon zoom lens. Please always give wildlife plenty of space.
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#sandhillcranes #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography #keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nanpapix #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotograph

Marmots strengthen family bonds by touching noses.

Marmots strengthen family bonds by touching noses.
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I cherish observing sweet moments like this because they remind me that humans are far from the only species that love their families, have individual personalities, communicate with each other, and experience a wide range of emotions.
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This photo was taken early last Fall. Marmots should be emerging from hibernation soon in Mount Rainier, and I look forward to capturing more of their endearing and entertaining behavior this season!
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Camera: #Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
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#marmot #hoarymarmot #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography
#keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkservice #mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Bison breath + bokeh = another lovely Spring morni

Bison breath + bokeh = another lovely Spring morning in Yellowstone!
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*Image captured with a #Canon zoom lens. Please always give wildlife plenty of space.
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#bison #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #conservationphotography #naturephotography
#keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkservice #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

I find Pronghorn to be the most beautiful North Am

I find Pronghorn to be the most beautiful North American ungulate species. They’re so exotic looking!
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Image zoomed and cropped. Please always give wildlife plenty of space.
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Camera: #Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
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#pronghorn #ungulate #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography
#keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkservice #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Last week, seven bison fell through some ice and d

Last week, seven bison fell through some ice and drown right near the road in Yellowstone. As tough as it was to watch the event unfold, knowing that the carcasses would provide much needed nourishment for carnivores after a long winter was exciting, and as word traveled over the following days, crowds began to form in anticipation of the feasting which was sure to commence.
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However, the crowds were deterring wildlife from comfortably enjoying a meal, so Park Rangers made the decision to move the carcasses to a restricted bear management area.
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It was a bitter sweet decision, and I was thinking that my chance of seeing a grizzly may have passed... until later that evening when this big guy emerged from the fog, looking for his missing meal that he surely had found the night before.
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He swam and sniffed around for quite a while, seemingly completely baffled. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before he finds the new carcass location and chows down. What an exciting week in Yellowstone!
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*Image captured with a #Canon zoom lens and heavily cropped. Please always give wildlife plenty of space!
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#yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #grizzly #grizzlybear #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography #keepwildlifewild #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkservice #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer

I’m overjoyed to share that I’ve returned to M

I’m overjoyed to share that I’ve returned to Mount Rainier to resume my Cascade Red Fox conservation project, and have already found Whitefoot alive and well! Whitefoot is a very old fox, and I was afraid she might not survive the winter, but she’s looking more beautiful than ever with her healthy, thick winter coat. This little old lady changed my life, and I’m excited to see what inspiration she’ll provide for me in the coming season!
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To learn more about Whitefoot and my project, check out IMPACT: The Conservation Photography Podcast and my interview with host @jaymiheimbuch - episode 68, link in bio!
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Camera: #Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
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#conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #naturephotography #photographypodcast #cascaderedfox
#whitefootfox #keepwildlifewild #dontfeedthefox #leavenotrace #nationalparkgeek #nationalparkservice #mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #nanpapix #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture #shotoncanon #yourshotphotographer

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