Wildlife
July 9, 2008 - Bighorn
Ram (Picture taken on
cliff face off meadow). A
male ram among the
wildflowers. He was
seen early morning with
two other rams and a
ewe. Click here for more
info on bighorn sheep.
Ram (Picture taken on
cliff face off meadow). A
male ram among the
wildflowers. He was
seen early morning with
two other rams and a
ewe. Click here for more
info on bighorn sheep.
January 2008 This little fellow is a
short-tail weasel. During the
summer they are scurrying around
with dark brown fur but in the
winter they turn snow white except
for the tip of their tail which stays
black.
short-tail weasel. During the
summer they are scurrying around
with dark brown fur but in the
winter they turn snow white except
for the tip of their tail which stays
black.
Recent Sightings and Activity
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April 2008 - The marmots have come out of hibernation. First sighting on
March 15th! (a little earlier than normal). The family keeps growing and is
now approaching 10. Are there any babies? We'll see.
March 15th! (a little earlier than normal). The family keeps growing and is
now approaching 10. Are there any babies? We'll see.
February 2008 - Three confirmed lion kills around Silver City (Dugan, Nugget, and
Sunnyside) this season. Getting a picture of a mountain lion is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. One of these days we'll photograph one to put on this site.
Sunnyside) this season. Getting a picture of a mountain lion is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. One of these days we'll photograph one to put on this site.
