The prairie is awakened in all of its spring glory, complete with the songs of the returning migratory birds, the now lush green grass, peppered with wild flowers, and new baby bison calves!
Bison mothers are very protective and keep their calves very close by. They will take off at a run, with their calf in tow, if you get too close. For this reason, during the first few weeks of the calving season, we hold off on harvesting, as to not stress out the new moms.
But we all love to get a glimpse of them. I've been going out over the weeks, to try to capture images to share with you. I keep my distance, use a zoom lens, and move in a little closer each time, if they allow. Please let me introduce to you 2023's newest prairie regenerators! I hope you enjoy.
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Grateful that you took time to capture and share these photos. ☺️
I love reading all the stories that you Folks at Wild Idea send out! I always learn something new. Keep em coming…✌️🇺🇸
Great photos, Make me feel great!
Makes me smile and feel a deep sense of love and gratitude. Thanks Jill I needed that.
April – the moon the calves are red
We always look forward to seeing the babies! Thank you for the precious & perfect Easter message!
Thank you for sharing, Jill! Great photos. A wonderful antidote to current affairs. Love the curlews, too!
Thanks so much, Jill! Love you guys and what you do!
May I borrow one of your photos for a watercolor? Hugs!
With so much gratitude to you, Jill, and your family for supporting the life of the prairie as you do, with endless regard for regeneration of the land and humane treatment of these precious creatures.
Your beautiful photos and the cinnamons feed my soul, Jill. We miss you, your family and the prairie and these magnificent creatures. Blessings for your work to bring life to the land.
Thank you, Jill! I look forward to seeing the newest arrivals to the wonderful prairie you and your family have regenerated. Happy Easter to all!
In a world where it seems man is always trying to improve upon nature it is wonderful to see people showing that it is not needed
Thanks so much for these lovely photos, Jill. Such a balm to the soul in these troubled times to know of the good work you and your family are doing to restore what was so cruelly lost over decades .We humans, while capable of thoughtless, careless, and cruel exploitation of a beautiful ecosystem, we are also capable of repair with heart and hard work. Thank you for all you and your family do.
BEAUTIFUL‼️
BEAUTIFUL‼️