For my second day at the park, I initially planned to visit the smaller geyser basins. But, when I spotted a tour bus full of Asian tourists at the first one, I made a beeline for the Old Faithful area. It proved to be an excellent choice. There were so few people there, I felt like I was the only one there! So peaceful and relaxing! As I walked along the trail, I spotted an American dipper in the water...no, it's not waterfowl! And, I heard the killdeer before I actually saw it.
But, my day at Yellowstone wasn't all about animals. There were geysers, springs and such, and unusual things in and around all that. Sometimes, it just takes a keen eye to notice what's right in front of you!
Throughout the day, I saw more bison...small herds and solitary ones. Here's an interesting pic of a bird taking advantage of the bison stirring up things for it to eat. And, more birds! A mountain bluebird and a female red-winged blackbird.
After lunch, I walked around three smaller geyser basins. It seemed like everywhere I went, the tour buses weren't far behind. But, I managed to avoid them and continue my enjoyable day well into the afternoon. The sun was out and I was happy! The big question was...what were those flies eating? Ugh!
After all that walking, I was ready to call it a day. My knees were aching and I was pretty footsore. I was wearing my pedometer and I walked over FIVE MILES today! I was tired...kind of like these bison that I encountered driving back to my hotel for the night.
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WHAT!?! No "selfie" riding a buffalo! :-P
I think the flies may have been eating what was left of one of the tourists that tried soaking in one of the "pools". ;-)
Safe travels and FUN adventures! :-)
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