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This is one of two wolverines that were running through a field just north of Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters 7 miles north of Ketchum back in 2008. I only photographed one, but a pair was definitely present.

Blue form of White-lipped Island Pitviper, from Komodo Islands
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Experts - What is going on here? This male American Kestrel sure did seem to have the hots for this female Merlin. He kept trying to get close to her and even brought her a few treats (insects?) from the grass beneath the fence. She accepted the treats but didn't seem thrilled with the attention. However, when he flew off, she followed him...

A REQUEST:
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Janson Jones,
http://floridensis.com.