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A summer excursionMonday was my birthday, and I didn't much feel like working, so we decided to take some time to do something fun! We drove up to I80, and headed east about 25 miles to The Lee Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari. It is right off the interstate in the rolling hills next to the Platte River. This is in affiliation with the big zoo in Omaha. Since the late 90's, it has been home to many animals living in natural habitat. Along with the ones in my photos, we also saw Fox, Bobcats, a large variety of birds, like the Great Blue Heron, ducks, geese, white tailed Deer,and Antelope. There is a nice visitor center, and gardens featuring our native Nebraska plants (of course) Then, you get in your vehicle and drive through a 4 mile area to see these animals up close where they live. It was nice for us because it wasn't busy or crowed, so we had an opportunity to talk with the animal keepers as they were out giving the wolves and bears their breakfast. It was a nice, fairly cool breezy morning so it was fun to be out doing something besides pulling weeds!!! My photos are not the greatest, as these animals would not pose. The wolves especially would not look up at me (too busy eating) The deer were on the move, and impossible to photgraph. The lake that the Pelicans and Swans were in was just full of Cranes, Geese, Ducks, and various other birds. They were so pretty. I loved watching the Black Bears get their breakfast. It was amazing to see her peel and eat that orange! We were also impressed by the huge antlers on the Elk. It was a fun time, and I of course also loved all the trees, shrubs and wild flowers we saw. 
Elk having a morning soak ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
Elk with grass on his antlers ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
Buffalo ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
Swans having a morning swim ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
3 Pelicans on a log ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
Black Bear eating an orange ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
resting on the rock ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
Sandhill Crane ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
Bald Eagles sunning themselves ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
wolf eating breakfast ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden ) 
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I liked your picture journey through the park. The Buffalo and Elk really caught my eye as not to many places around here for them.
What a nice group of picies, Kay. I enjoyed seeing your wildlife very much.. That white buffalo is quite special. Aren't they supposed to be sacred or something?
I love that first shot of the elk soaking themselves and the ones of the bear. It sounds as though you had a great day out and what a lovely way to celebrate your birthday.
Sounds like a wonderful day.
What was the wolf eating for breakfast Kay? Really enjoyed your photos. Thanks.
Frank- Umm, that was some kind of mystery meat...He was very intent on devoring it!
Beautiful buffalo and bear! What a great birthday!
Great photos, what a fun way to spend your birthday. Thanks for sharing.
Mystery meat :)
The White buffalo is sacred to the Indian.I met an Indian in the Hospital He was full blood Crow Indian.His Name is Sam Takes Horses.He was very nice to talk to. Login or register to leave a comment. |
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