Exploring the Wild
Yellowstone Wildlife, Photography & Field Guides
Explore Yellowstone and beyond through in-depth wildlife insights, photography guides, and real field experience. This collection of articles covers seasonal wildlife behavior, where to find animals, and how to photograph them in changing conditions. You’ll also find astrophotography guides, location breakdowns, and practical techniques used in the field. Whether you’re planning a trip or refining your skills, this is where knowledge meets real-world experience.
The Wild in Yellowstone: Great Gray Owls in July
July offers one of the best opportunities to observe Great Gray Owls in Yellowstone National Park. As young owls leave the nest and begin exploring the forest, adults remain busy hunting to feed their growing families. Meadow edges and quiet forests come alive with silent flights, patient hunting, and curious juveniles learning the skills they'll need to survive on their own. In this edition of The Wild in Yellowstone, we explore Great Gray Owl behavior during midsummer, where to find them, and how to photograph one of North America's most captivating birds while respecting the fragile habitat they depend on.