Friday, April 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

High Male Count: 11

High Female Count: 0

High Unknown Count: 2

Slow morning, with minimal displaying. Most grouse left lek by 6:30 am.

Clear morning, full moon, glittering frost.

The viewing site will be closed to the public tomorrow April 23, 2016.

April 21, 2016

High Male Count: 18

High Female Count: 0

High Unknown Count: 0

Sharp-shinned hawk chasing song birds near viewing trailer.

Lots of ducks and geese flying over lek and landing in Hot Springs Creek.

Weather has cleared up, beautiful bright morning.


Wednesday, April 20, 2016

April 20, 2016

High Male Count: 16

High Female Count: 9

High Unknown Count: 9

Snowy and cloudy weather continues.

Red-tailed Hawk in North Meadow.

Pie-bald elk has been observed on slopes of Tomichi Dome behind East Ridge lek.


April 19, 2016

High Male Count: 4

High Female Count: 1

High Unknown Count: 0

Light snow and heavy cloud cover.

Coyotes and raptors continue to visit lekking areas.


April 18, 2016

High Male Count: 15

High Female Count: 0

High Unknown Count: 3

Coyotes observed on East Ridge patrolling area.

Cloudy weather continues.


April 17, 2016

High Male Count: 18

High Female Count: 0

High Unknown Count: 0

Cloudy, cold weather.


April 16, 2016

Sisk-a-dee public viewing day lead by Pat Magee!

No grouse were observed, due to snow and low visibility.

Golden Eagle perch on East Ridge lek.

Swainson's Hawk on h-brace in traditional lek.

Northern Harrier in North Medaow.