“Look for an early Spring in 2016! March is always a month of transitions”
March 1, 2016 :
All you have to do is click on March 2015 Daily Updates to get a feel of what to expect! February ended about the same as the last of February in 2015. There’s minimal snow on the ground in the southern portion of the valley and a good snow pack in the mountains and at the base of the mountains. I expect an early exit by the wildlife on the National Elk Refuge—and that opens up all kinds of photographic opportunities! I’ve seen park snow plows out getting an early start on the season, including plowing the parking area at the Craig Thomas Visitor’s Center at Moose. Hopefully, they’ll plow Antelope Flats road and the road to the Chapel of the Transfiguration sooner than later this year.
The bulk of the tourists visit Jackson Hole during June through September, but they are potentially missing some of the best opportunities for wildlife in March and April. Of course, some of the animals are missing antlers and some of them are more shaggy than we’d all like, but it’s a natural stage in the yearly cycle…and well worth experiencing!
Mountain Top Billy: Taken in the Snake River Canyon at the second pullout. Check out this post for more information about the pullouts: Mountain Goats of the Snake River Canyon: Nikon D810 and Tamron 150-600mm lens.
Nanny and Kid: Taken at the third pull-out. Nikon D810 and Tamron 150-600mm lens.
Nanny: While I was in the Canyon, I found three Mountain Goats on the road licking salt. Semi trucks spook them off the road, but they usually go back for more. Some are shaggy. Some are almost pure white. Some have stained or muddy features. Nikon D810 and Tamron 150-600mm lens.
March One-on-One Photography Excursions: I have several openings available in March. You can check out what I photographed in March (or any month for that matter) by clicking the appropriate month in the list near the top of the page. Here are links for the past two years: March 2015 : | March 2014: I should probably mention I offer the trips all year. September is probably going to be a good one and a couple of spots are already filled.
You’ll find this initial entry “lean”, but I add to it constantly during the month. Please drop in regularly!
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