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.
The Wild in Yellowstone: Moose in June
June is one of the best times to experience moose in Yellowstone National Park. As wetlands green up and willow flats come alive, bull moose begin growing velvet-covered antlers while cows carefully guide newborn calves through ponds, creeks, and marshy meadows. Cooler mornings and soft summer light create exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography, especially in Yellowstone’s northern range and willow-rich habitat. In this edition of The Wild in Yellowstone, we explore June moose behavior, where to find them, and how to photograph these quiet giants in one of the most rewarding seasons of the year. From feeding behavior and calf interactions to timing and fieldcraft, June offers a rare chance to witness moose at their most calm, patient, and connected to the landscape.