September 1, 2014

Another slow day.

I slept in and didn't leave camp until around 7:30. I went out the northeast entrance road and stopped at Slough Creek. Many cars and a bunch of people up on the hill. When I got there, it was the tail end of the morning wolf viewing. I saw 4 wolves milling around and burying something. Then, they all settled down.

I did hear that the wolves from yesterday didn't return back empty handed, so to speak. They found a well picked over antelope carcass and came back with a leg.

Then, I continued up the valley and stopped at the confluence of Soda Butte Creek and the Lamar River to see if I could find the bison carcass I had heard about. Finding the eagles and ravens pointed it out to me quickly. It's going to be a big traffic jam on the road when the bears and wolves find it as there is very little room to park and, because of the bushes, the space to see it from is very small. It is possible, however to park a ways away and walk up the hill on the other side of the road from the river and see it, so I may do that. It looks to be close enough to get good photos.

Then, it was over to Gardiner for internet and bread, but I forgot the bread. I'll get it in the store here tomorrow. While passing through Mammoth, I saw that the bull elk have begun collecting their harems:

Finally, it was back to camp for a shower, nap and chores.

The weather is finally clear, so I'll try fishing Lava Creek tomorrow.