Tetons, Hawks, and an Eagle

Took Craig to Jackson Hole this morning to catch a flight back east for a few days. We saw a couple of large elk along the way. Sid really is "Elk Boy" as from about 10 seconds and 30 yds with only Craig's headlights he could tell you how old, how large their rack was, that they'd already rubbed the velvet off their antlers, and what kind of tree they rubbed their antlers against. It was pretty impressive.

And speaking of large racks, Craig snapped this photo of Sid and I outside of the Jackson Hole airport, in front of the Grand Tetons.



Yes, Craig thought we ought to point just in case anyone was confused by who the big boobs were in the photo.

Sid's keen eyesight was put to service on the way home, and we were able to snap some great photos of some red tail hawks and a bald eagle. (I'd hoped for better focus, but I'm still in training)

On the rocky slope in the shade...


Taking off...


Back a perch in the sun...


Taking off again...


Soaring...


...and soaring....


One I actually spotted first down the road.... (a triumphant feat for me with Sid in the car)


The Bald Eagle...




An old ranch-hand camp that I've always liked....


A pretty neat ride to say the least.