2022-05-04&05 First Days In Jackson Hole
41 Photos

National Elk Reserve, Jackson Hole(Scenery) |
Description: I arrived at Jackson in the early afternoon, and I had time to explore before settling into my camp at Gros Ventre. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:04 15:09 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 24 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: JacksonHole_Z7X4350NationalElkRefuge |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


National Elk Reserve, Jackson Hole(Scenery) |
Description: I arrived at Jackson in the early afternoon, and I had time to explore before settling into my camp at Gros Ventre. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:04 15:09 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 24 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: JacksonHole_Z7X4355NationalElkRefuge |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Trumpeter Swan(Cygnus buccinator) |
Description: I arrived at Jackson in the early afternoon, and I had time to explore before settling into my camp at Gros Ventre. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like these loafing Trumpeter Swans. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:04 15:04 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: TrumpeterSwan_8506578NationalElkRefuge |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Vesper Sparrow(Pooecetes gramineus) |
Description: I arrived at Jackson in the early afternoon, and I had time to explore before settling into my camp at Gros Ventre. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this sage-loving Vesper Sparrow. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:04 15:14 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: VesperSparrow_8506609NationalElkRefuge |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bighorn Sheep(Ovis canadensis) |
Description: I began my first full day in the Jackson Hole region with a tour of the southern end of the valley. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this herd of Bighorn Sheep. I didn’t see the large males on this tour, but the Ewes and young sheep were very cooperative. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:59 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BigHornSheep_8506924-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bighorn Sheep(Ovis canadensis) |
Description: I began my first full day in the Jackson Hole region with a tour of the southern end of the valley. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this herd of Bighorn Sheep. I didn’t see the large males on this tour, but the Ewes and young sheep were very cooperative. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 11:01 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 400 mm, f/9.0, 1/400 |
File Name: BigHornSheep_8506940-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bighorn Sheep(Ovis canadensis) |
Description: I began my first full day in the Jackson Hole region with a tour of the southern end of the valley. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this herd of Bighorn Sheep. I didn’t see the large males on this tour, but the Ewes and young sheep were very cooperative. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 11:05 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 400 mm, f/8.0, 1/400 |
File Name: BigHornSheep_8506999-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bighorn Sheep(Ovis canadensis) |
Description: I began my first full day in the Jackson Hole region with a tour of the southern end of the valley. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this herd of Bighorn Sheep. I didn’t see the large males on this tour, but the Ewes and young sheep were very cooperative. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 11:05 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 400 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: BigHornSheep_8507001-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bighorn Sheep(Ovis canadensis) |
Description: I began my first full day in the Jackson Hole region with a tour of the southern end of the valley. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this herd of Bighorn Sheep. I didn’t see the large males on this tour, but the Ewes and young sheep were very cooperative. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 11:00 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 70 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: BigHornSheep_Z7X4395-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Bighorn Sheep(Ovis canadensis) |
Description: I began my first full day in the Jackson Hole region with a tour of the southern end of the valley. Close to the town of Jackson Wyoming, the National Elk Reserve holds potential for interesting encounters, like this herd of Bighorn Sheep. I didn’t see the large males on this tour, but the Ewes and young sheep were very cooperative. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 11:00 |
Location:
National Elk Refuge |
Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 70 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 |
File Name: BigHornSheep_Z7X4410-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Brewer's Blackbird(Euphagus cyanocephalus) |
Description: At the north end of the town of Jackson Wyoming, Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center can be a productive location to meet birds, like this Brewer’s Blackbird. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:57 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrewersBlackbird_8507351-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Canada Goose(Branta canadensis) |
Description: At the north end of the town of Jackson Wyoming, Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center can be a productive location to meet birds, like Canada Geese. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 9:43 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CanadaGoose_8506679-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Canada Goose(Branta canadensis) |
Description: At the north end of the town of Jackson Wyoming, Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center can be a productive location to meet birds, like Canada Geese. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 13:54 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CanadaGoose_8507015-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:09 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507050-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:09 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507057-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:09 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507072-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:09 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507077-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:33 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507145-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:33 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507150-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:33 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507170-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:35 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507174-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Cinnamon Teal(Spatula cyanoptera) |
Description: Competition among male Cinnamon Teals can be intense at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:37 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CinnamonTeal_8507190-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Grand Teton Mountains(Scenery) |
Description: The Grand Teton Mountains stand guard at the western flanks of the Jackson Hole Valley. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 7:40 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 24 mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 |
File Name: GrandTetons_Z7X4362-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Grand Teton Mountains(Scenery) |
Description: The Grand Teton Mountains stand guard at the western flanks of the Jackson Hole Valley. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 7:50 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 70 mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 |
File Name: GrandTetons_Z7X4382-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Marsh Wren(Cistothorus palustris) |
Description: This Marsh Wren was the first member of its species to arrive this spring at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:48 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: MarshWren_8507219-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Marsh Wren(Cistothorus palustris) |
Description: This Marsh Wren was the first member of its species to arrive this spring at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:51 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: MarshWren_8507278-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Marsh Wren(Cistothorus palustris) |
Description: This Marsh Wren was the first member of its species to arrive this spring at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:51 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: MarshWren_8507284-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Marsh Wren(Cistothorus palustris) |
Description: This Marsh Wren was the first member of its species to arrive this spring at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:51 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: MarshWren_8507319-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Red-Winged Blackbird(Agelaius phoeniceus) |
Description: Red-Winged Blackbirds were among the first migrating species to arrive this spring at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:04 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: RedWingBlackbird_8506701-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Red-Winged Blackbird(Agelaius phoeniceus) |
Description: Red-Winged Blackbirds were among the first migrating species to arrive this spring at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:08 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: RedWingBlackbird_8506763-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Song Sparrow(Melospiza melodia) |
Description: Song Sparrows are hearty enough to spend the entire year at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 9:42 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SongSparrow_8506644-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Song Sparrow(Melospiza melodia) |
Description: Song Sparrows are hearty enough to spend the entire year at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 9:42 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SongSparrow_8506669-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Uinta Ground Squirrel(Urocitellus armatus) |
Description: Uinta Ground Squirrels at the National Elk Reserve are active for a few months between March and mid-August. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:37 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: UintaGroundSquirrel_8506810-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Uinta Ground Squirrel(Urocitellus armatus) |
Description: Uinta Ground Squirrels at the National Elk Reserve are active for a few months between March and mid-August. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:39 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: UintaGroundSquirrel_8506833-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Uinta Ground Squirrel(Urocitellus armatus) |
Description: Uinta Ground Squirrels at the National Elk Reserve are active for a few months between March and mid-August. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:40 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: UintaGroundSquirrel_8506855-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Uinta Ground Squirrel(Urocitellus armatus) |
Description: Uinta Ground Squirrels at the National Elk Reserve are active for a few months between March and mid-August. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:41 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: UintaGroundSquirrel_8506861-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Uinta Ground Squirrel(Urocitellus armatus) |
Description: Uinta Ground Squirrels at the National Elk Reserve are active for a few months between March and mid-August. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:44 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: UintaGroundSquirrel_8506881-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Yellow-Headed Blackbird(Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) |
Description: The Yellow-Headed Blackbirds I met at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center were new arrivals preparing to set up breeding territory. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 10:07 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/9.0, 1/800 |
File Name: YelHeadBlackbird_8506721-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Yellow-Rumped Warbler(Setophaga coronata auduboni) |
Description: The Yellow-Rumped Warblers I met at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center were recent arrivals. Most would probably move on to set up breeding territories further north. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:41 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: YelRumpedWarbler_8507193-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Yellow-Rumped Warbler(Setophaga coronata auduboni) |
Description: The Yellow-Rumped Warblers I met at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center were recent arrivals. Most would probably move on to set up breeding territories further north. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:41 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: YelRumpedWarbler_8507203-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Yellow-Rumped Warbler(Setophaga coronata auduboni) |
Description: The Yellow-Rumped Warblers I met at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center were recent arrivals. Most would probably move on to set up breeding territories further north. |
Date Taken: 2022:05:05 14:41 |
Location:
Jackson Hole |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: YelRumpedWarbler_8507204-JacksoHole-WY |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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