Howdee all,
This is the second part of our hike around Two Ocean Lake…
We started the hike on the north side of the lake…
and took the side trail to the Grand View Point..a 1.2 mile detour..
up a few switch backs…offering views of two Ocean lake on the left
On the way up we heard some very strange animal calls..I thought maybe marmots..
but we couldn't find where the sound was coming from..
Grand View Vista
on the way down…We hear the same animal sound..
and we discover what it is…
We assume young and adults ..
We hung out with the owls for over a half hour..
In the video below..Tom talks to the owl…and I am a bit concerned that the owl might come toward us…as it seems so comfortable and unafraid…
Tom and Jeff head down the hill before Charlene and I.
We pick Chanterelle mushrooms on the way down…
to the south side of the lake….
A storm is brewing…and its getting dark
Any scat professionals out there?
Another awesome day in the Tetons..
Those views are simply stunning! Love that conversation with the owl. He really did seem very comfortable. No clue about the poo!
ReplyDeleteSunset photos are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI can understand why they are called the "Grand" Tetons! Beautiful photographs. I'll keep coming back to see the owls. What a lucky break. I'm so jealous!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding views and how lucky you were to see those Great Grays. Very nice Dawn!!
ReplyDeletePostcards from the Tetons and they're lovely...with two notable exceptions. I'm not a scat expert, but I'd say we can eliminate the owl and the cricket as suspects.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this trip to the Tetons is awesome. Love all the pics. I'll have to stop back by latter to give them all another look.
ReplyDeleteNice photos Dawn! It must have been special to see all those owls together.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo shots. Love the ones of the lake with pink under clouds, and the lake with the refection of the clouds. How awesome to get such a great view of the Owl. But I was most impressed with the poop. tee hee!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo shots. Love the ones of the lake with pink under clouds, and the lake with the refection of the clouds. How awesome to get such a great view of the Owl. But I was most impressed with the poop. tee hee!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos and story Dawn. How lucky to see the Great-gray Owls. It must have been a magical experience! Regards, Laura
ReplyDeleteVery cool Owl encounter!
ReplyDeleteThe owl is awesome. I'm going to listen to the video when I'm done writing this. That poo is pretty gross by the way. Maybe it's big foots.. LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos! And I love those owls! Can you send 1 over here to Michigan? :-)
ReplyDeleteStunning vistas as always. But THREE Great Grays .... unbelievable. I've seen ONE (in the Bitteroots) in my whole life!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos!! It's so baffling to me that we are having such a hard time getting kids outside these days. Nature rocks!
ReplyDeleteCheers- Bethe @balmeras
Awesome scenery & great sunset shots plus a cool encounter with the Owls. FAB
ReplyDeleteAmazing images from your hike! The Great Gray Owl was an added bonus.
ReplyDeleteJust experienced a wonderful journey to the Tetons through your splendid pictures. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking a this post and thinking what a life you guys are living.I should be doing this-great scenery-fantastic owl footage/photos and then you lay a big old nasty pile of scat on me-and right before i'm getting ready to eat dinner!Really fantastic stuff though-other than the scat.
ReplyDeleteFabulous views as usual and really enjoyed the Great Grey haven't had the pleasure of seeing one yet. Really enjoyed the clip too.
ReplyDeleteWow Dawn, what a beautiful place -- those views are indeed awesome. Thanks for sharing the owls and that video with us too.
ReplyDeleteHowdee all,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the delay in responding to your comments..
Been busy picking mushrooms and visiting with friends..and then my computer hard drive crashed...still dont have a new computer..will get one soon hopefully..in the meantime I am using Jeffs.
Jayne
Yes..the views were awesome...and the owl quite fine with us visiting..I think its bear poo..
Chris Petrak
Thanks Chris..
NCmountainwoman
It was so cool to see the owls..thank goodness we were persistant and wanted to find out what was making the funny noise.
BIRDINGDUDE
yea...we were very lucky to get such a great show from the Great Grays..
merrilymarylee
hee hee..u didnt see the size of that monster cricket!!
Gaelyn
Thanks..glad u are enjoying the trip!!
John
Thanks John..yeah it was awesome to see the owls..
diane-j-m
Thanks..that was impressive poop wasnt it..hee hee
Laura
yes it really was a wonderful experience hanging out with the great greys..
DaveABirding
Thanks Dave!
Tink
Thanks sicksta...maybe its jeffs..lol
Shelley
Thanks ...Did u get the owl i sent yet????
troutbirder
Thanks..the encounter was very cool..i am guessing that this is their nesting spot...so if u want a chance to see some great grays..i will give u directions..
balmeras
I know what you mean..as a kid i spent allot of time outdoors..and hiking with friends.I love it!!
The Early Birder
Thanks..it was a great day..with the awesome bonus of the great grays..
nishiki_85
Thanks..yes they were the icing on the cake!!
Patricia
Thanks..so glad you enjoyed!!
Larry
hee hee...sorry about the scat..I couldnt resist..i think it is bear scat..isnt that impressive??
Debbie Miller
tHANKS Deb..glad u enjoyed!
RuthieJ
Thanks Ruthie...It was so very cool to hang out with the owl family...
Great photos, beautiful in fact. I need a long rainy week so I can catch up everywhere but also, your side bar links look so interesting...but I can't get into them right now. Darn.
ReplyDeleteSpent yesterday talking to an old friend and former Teton park ranger about this area and some of his favorite viewing spots. Because of your magnificent photos I was able to understand his great fondness for Two Ocean Lake. I also worked in the area for a couple of years and so appreciated being able to take a trip back in time. Wonderfully done!
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