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Bison bison

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Their coats are much darker now than they are in the summer time. I often see them nearby, but this was my first time seeing them on the beach. They are considered domesticated, but they are free to roam a large area in the Chiniak/Pasagshak area.

Habitat:

Sandy beach called Surfer's Beach near lots of mountains.

Reference Links:

Bison - Wikipedia, https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/education/wns/american_bison.pdf

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Comments (18)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Awesome series Machi,congrats on first place of the 2018 BWPC mammals categorie and thanks for sharing these fantastic photos
triggsturner
Beautiful images and well deserved 1st place. Congratulations Machi.
Machi
Wow thank you all for the nice comments! I am so honored
Tukup
Congratulations Machi. Well done!
Neil Ross
Wow. Such an epic spotting. Congratulations on your competition win, Machi.
Brian38
Congratulations Machi! I never get tired of looking at this series! It's just awesome!
DanielePralong
Congratulations Masumi, this is the winner of our 2018 Best Wildlife Photo Competition, Mammals category! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/projectnoah/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10161596060915603&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAYaIROp8Nqzpwe02E9KII6Y7OVXhndVGnpVLwTMCC36OtIbUSWbye40cuX_TxkMtcXOkWATKGMBt1tuWMHVQAruZvSqXHyhVYpeZtKEOx0VWvllHSqPqsVEqadgaikMnud9cMI7-D5UlYe9OMWdnum8-JAltc8hq97ElFHgkjbIKM_J0aPIrkbaetyyGSkfBdfvjUp7J-kg0J2CD8Yl-vyfrXCeiMO3otUo5i0R1SovimFFlnqIAUYqTY41LCsFBStx6lK5dQHv2euoduc2RstbIGxQmC1qhnEEm9AcOIRTM4mrj1DCgHgLnEUVHgzal7YWqIXTB0BuMoqAr46jefWnOtHa8VkE1VlFkVHCNgXNxhEs8jhOJAUqwPAXXA1-meTt8EERucb0aMOOYeg_3oz1NrtMkm-Kc3Ak7uAhdjNEz-2v8HOoG-oolJ8qOn1VQVGSXNDO24ZZrUoPtwIKBd2fUVVjhQ40w&__tn__=-UC-R Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/1107092921101225984
shebebusynow
They sure are a long way from their natural home! Kind of startling to see them in Alaska. Bison are never truly domesticated; they have only been "ranched" for the last few decades. They don't observe fences particularly, and are naturally inclined to roam in order to find food, especially during winter. What do they graze on there I wonder?
Machi
Thanks Daniele! Yes you are right. However, they pretty much fend for themselves and don't seem to stay in enclosed grazing areas
DanielePralong
These are spectacular in this setting Machi! Beautiful shots. I guess this is a domesticated herd allowed to roam free?
Liana
Fabulous spotting Machi! Great shots. Thank you for sharing :)

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