By Mary VanFleet May was a busy month at Henrys Lake for continuing a shoreline restoration project conducted by BLM. Volunteers from Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance, Henrys Lake Foundation and […]
Shoreline Restoration Continues at Henrys Lake
Tag: Wildlife Weekly
Trumpeter Swans at Henrys Lake
Article by Mary VanFleet Photo by Jean Bjerke Trumpeter Swans (TS) have historically nested at Henrys Lake, but have not been breeding there much of the last 50 yrs. Historically widespread in the US, by 1900’s there only […]
Birds of Henrys Lake
By Lorraine Snipper There is supposedly a difference between birdwatching (unintentional, unplanned) and being a birder (very intentional, seeking out birds). I had always thought that birders check off lists, […]
Beavers are Forces of Nature
by Ben Goldfarb Like most people who enjoy mucking about in streams, I’ve had my share of beaver encounters. I was always impressed by their underwater grace, their ingenuity, and […]
Birds in Island Park
By Lorraine Snipper My yard here in Island Park is a haven for many birds, in all seasons. In the spring/early summer, birds are in the process of picking mates […]
Bald Eagles
By Deb Drain I have the good fortune to be able to observe a pair of mature, strongly pair-bonded, highly successful Bald Eagles. Over the past 4 summers they have […]
Struggles of the Whitebark Pine
By Jean Bjerke The famous early 20th century naturalist John Muir said, “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the […]
Hibernation, Migration, and Adaptation
By Sarah Cubells There are so many things to love about summer in East Idaho. But as we all are well aware, this summer has been particularly hot and dry. […]
Western Tiger Salamander
By Sarah Cubells When learning about the iconic species of Greater Yellowstone, elk, moose, bison, bears, and the many spectacular bird species are often the center of discussion. Personally, I’ve […]
Butterflies of Island Park
By Jean Bjerke Butterflies are amazing insects. The first thing we notice is probably their beautiful colors. They are delicate and fragile looking, but are tougher than most people imagine. […]