{"id":5298,"date":"2012-07-06T03:55:45","date_gmt":"2012-07-06T09:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=5298"},"modified":"2026-02-12T14:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:58:52","slug":"bison-on-antelope-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2012\/07\/06\/bison-on-antelope-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Bison On Antelope Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the rising temperatures of summer the American Bison on Antelope Island<\/span><\/a> need to find a reliable freshwater source.<\/p>\n

\"AntelopeAntelope Island American Bison herd making their way to the freshwater springs – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1\/1000, ISO 250, Nikkor 18-200mm VR at 38mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

There are 40 freshwater springs that are located near the shoreline of the island and the American Bison make use of them to quench their thirst. The bison move down from the grassy slopes in large herds like the one in the image above. They can tie up traffic on the roads for quite some time.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my American Bison photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n

For more info on Antelope Island State Park:
\nWild and Wonderful \u2013 Antelope Island State Park \u2013 The Wildlife<\/span><\/a>
\nWild and Wonderful \u2013 Antelope Island State Park \u2013 The Birds<\/span><\/a>
\nWild and Wonderful \u2013 Antelope Island State Park \u2013 The Scenery<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the rising temperatures the American Bison on Antelope Island need to find a reliable freshwater 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