Last Saturday, National Bison Day, we awoke to a beautiful sunrise and the promise of temperatures in the mid sixties.
I decided to let the day warm. Then I set out into the buffalo herd, for a few updated buffalo snapshots. It was the first time that I had been in the herd since we gathered them after the blizzard. I was greeted first by a Buffalo Cow. She was a beauty, so I started snapping some photos and asked her to show me some love. She stuck out her tongue, which I interpreted as her blowing me a kiss.
I continued moving through the herd, and was hoping to find this years summer calves that had lost their mothers in the storm. I found them as fat as bears and safe under the protection of their aunts and uncles.
The youngest calf, that was only a couple weeks old when the blizzard hit, is doing fine too. The calves behind and beside it, were born in the summer, which is identifiable by their size difference.
Their winter coats are coming in nicely, which is timely with todays new fallen snow.
Our own Dan O’Brien participated in the local celebration of National Bison Day, at the Museum of The American Bison in Rapid City. Check the link below to hear a short interview with Dan and to learn more about the museum.Stay warm..maybe with a pot of Buffalo Chili!
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Great photos, Jill. A reminder of endurance, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, life goes on.” It’s good to see the orphans, flourishing under the care of their extended family.
Beautiful pics Jill…I love them!
Great post & loved the new buffalo photos! I’m glad that the local news also participated in celebrating Nation Bison Day!
I love it and thank you for sharing! What an amazing experiences for both species involved!
Do you sell bones and leftover bits for dogs? I am looking for affordable raw bones and meat for my dog. Thanks! — Wendy
Wendy – We have a selection of nutritious, healthy 100% grass-fed buffalo, dog food. To view go to: http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/canine-cuisine
How do they make it thru the winter if there is snow?
Cows in deep snow can quickly starve. Unlike cows, buffalo will use their massive heads to sweep the ground clean, down to the available grasses under the snow.