Day 6 PM Grizzly feeding at Lehardy Rapids by Willis...

Day 6 PM Grizzly feeding at Lehardy Rapids by Willis...

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Day 6 PM Grizzly feeding at Lehardy Rapids

By Willis Chung
Mar 16, 2017
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Grizzly male sleeping by the side of the Yellowstone River at Lehardy Rapids (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Starting to wake up, a big yawn (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Rather a cute looking bear from a distance. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

My what big paws you have! (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Gosh, big claws as well! (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Trying to get a view of the teeth... (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Getting ready to get up and get a snack. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Checking out the claws (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Grizzly moving down to the slope to the river (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Pensive bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Drinking bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Grizzly checks out all the tourists on the far side of the river. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Not somebody I would want to meet in a dark forest. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Looking out towards the bison carcass in the river (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Grizzly stepping lively (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Wading bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

My what big teeth you have! (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Dripping bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Damp bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Shaking bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Walking bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Getting back in to the river to get to the carcass (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Hmmm, do I want to get wet again? (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Semi submerged bear. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Checking the freshness (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Making sure nobody is going to challenge him for the carcass. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

He rested in the carcass for some time. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Pondering bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Watchful bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Sleepy bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

He kept watch all around for a while (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Resting bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Yawning bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Hungry bear! (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

He worked for some time pulling the hide away (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Dinner time. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Checking to make sure there are no challengers (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Getting to a better spot (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

You don't want to disturb him when he's eating (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Dinner is served. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Eating bear (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Not very neat eaters, bears. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Looking for the second course. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Putting some backbone into it. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Inspecting his work (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Not good enough, tugging again (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

He moved the carcass a bit upriver using jaw power (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Looking inside for more (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Taking a breather after that hard work (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

What are you looking at? Can't a guy eat in peace? (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Mmmm! Rewards of the hard work. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Another course? (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Ribs! Love ribs! (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Looks rather dainty from this angle (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Sort of looks like he's doing CPR... (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

I guess it's the opposite of CPR. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Another tug to see if there is any more good stuff. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Dinner done, time to head back for a lie down. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Sort of a smile after feeding at the bison buffet. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Other diners move in immediately (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

This must be where the word "ravenous" comes from. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Making a final check to make sure there are no other big challengers. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

Head back to the shade of a tree for a nap. (Taken in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Lehardy Rapids, Yellowstone River. Nikon 300mm f/2.8 + TC-17II, on tripod.)

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