Wednesday, September 2, 2015

New wolves!

Went down to the Hayden Valley early this morning to see if I could see the Wapiti Lake pack, a new pack formed this year. The alpha female is from the Canyon pack who used to own this valley while the make is the former mate of 832 – a very famous wolf who was shot when she left the park in December, 2012. He's been searching for a new mate ever since and seems to have found one.

We got to see all 4 pups and the adults this morning, Way out about 1 2/3 mile away. No pictures were to be had.

One good story, though. While we were watching, a family with a small girl, about 8 years old, came up and asked if we knew where they could see wolves. I lowered my scope tripod so she could look and she got to see all 6. She stayed glued to the scope for about 20 minutes. While she watched, her mother said that wolves were her favorite animal and they had not seen one up until then. They were on their way out of the park and, up until then, the little girl had been very disappointed. They left very happy. It was a good morning.

The afternoon was spent on chores and shower and goofing in camp.