Small elk herd in December 2008 (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) This is a photo journal of a particular group of elk in the Bitterroot Valley. The photos document movements in almost every month of the year and were collected over a period of 3 years. This...

Mule deer doe and fawn (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Mule Deer - Odocoileus hemionus Mule deer in western Montana are an interesting lot. They differ from Montana's other native deer, the white-tailed deer, in their behavior and looks. "See slideshow...

Ruffed Grouse - Bonasa umbellus Ruffed Grouse (Photo by Merle Ann Loman) Lewis called this bird, "the small brown pheasant" and he said it was "booted" or feathered to the foot. Actually, the feathers don't quite reach the foot. Click the link to the...

Reflections of the sky and fall leaves. Photo: Merle Ann Loman Click Fall colors, fall fishing and more on the Bitterroot River in Montana for the article on Examiner.com Fall is a great time to fish the Bitterroot River with the pleasant daytime...

September 21 is the first day of fall and though this month has been warmer than usual, the nights are cooling off. As a result, Mother Nature begins to paint her fall canvas. The angle of the sun and the clouds make the light dance across the valley,...