Small group of Pronghorn Antelope on a ridge. The mist is from the Flathead River. This photo was taken in late October in the early morning at the National Bison Range, Moiese, Montana, USA.
They call this habitat Palouse Prairie grasslands. The native grasses are well adapted to the harsh, unsheltered environment of the open prairie which ranges from driving, icy blast of winter to the oppressive heat and searing wind of summer. They are well adapted to provide much needed nutrients to the animals that live in this habitat. Canon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM EOS 7D, 1/320/s, f/5.6, ISO: 320, 130mm
Wonderful view Merle and thanks for the information on the prairie grasses…I was wondering.
Glad you were interested. These prairies were very important to wildlife when they could roam free and were the main food for natives. We rapidly destroyed them with farming and towns until we realized their value. Now some places are protected.
Comments
Beautiful color, incredibly rich.
Thank you!! It is a magical place. The prairie habitat is so special and needs to be kept weed free, that is a challenge.
– amontanaview
December 17th, 2011
Such a beautiful scene.
Maree, this is wonderful. Thank you so much!
– amontanaview
Wonderful view Merle and thanks for the information on the prairie grasses…I was wondering.
Glad you were interested. These prairies were very important to wildlife when they could roam free and were the main food for natives. We rapidly destroyed them with farming and towns until we realized their value. Now some places are protected.
– amontanaview
Oh! So Montana:) Wonderful capture. Cat:)
Thank you Cat. I think so, too.
– amontanaview