State symbols


Though the horned lizard is the Wyoming state reptile, a sign northwest of Thermopolis acknowledges the presence of prairie rattlesnakes, "feared by many and respected by most".

State bird: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)
State coin: Sacagawea dollar
State dinosaur: Triceratops
State emblem: Bucking Horse and Rider
State fish: Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki)
State flag: Flag of the State of Wyoming
State flower: Wyoming Indian paintbrush (Castilleja linariifolia)
State fossil: Knightia
State gemstone: Wyoming nephrite jade
State grass: Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii)
State mammal: American Bison (Bison bison)
State motto: Equal Rights
State nicknames: Equality State; Cowboy State; Big Wonderful Wyoming
State reptile: Horned lizard (Phrynosoma douglassi brevirostre)
State seal: Great Seal of the State of Wyoming
State soil: Forkwood (unofficial)
State song: Wyoming (song) by Charles E. Winter & George E. Knapp
State sport: Rodeo
State tree: Plains Cottonwood (Populus sargentii)

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Friday, February 25, 2011

Wyoming Birds

Here is a hawk not quite sure what type but I caught him in fly by mode.
Golden Eagle in flight

Bald eagles

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Wyoming Mule Deer

Mule deer in the fog

Big Mule deer buck 

Mule deer buck digging in snow for food

Wyoming Wildlife

Here in Wyoming there is an abundance of wildlife ranging from birds to wild horses and many others.  If you keep your eyes open you will catch a few watching you as you go about your day.
elk on HWY 191

the big boys lol

you looking at me

I see you

Eyes from the electric line

Bald eagles looking from the trees

Watching from a distance

watchful eye

yep i see you watching

Wyoming Colors in the Sky.




Here in Wyoming there are beautiful sunrises and sunsets that can take your breath away. 



There is hardly a day without the sky painting a picture for all who will look to see it.

 They will take your breath away with all the colors they throw out across the sky.     


 (photos by JLW)

Wyoming Winter Winds

 Wyoming winds blow snow off mountain sides and also through snow fence.
The joys of the wind with snow blowing in your face reminds ya your alive and that even though its cold it is a beauty to watch as the snow moves across the land forming drifts and a moving wall of white.

(photos taken Jan 5th,2011 by JLW.)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Wyoming Winter Work

Here in Wyoming it doesn't matter what the weather is there are many that work day in and day out in blizzards, winds, and freezing cold. It is a tough job  but there are many who do it. There are many who go by and say not me or they don't even blink an eye they just keep going but it isnt everyday one can catch a picture of these hard workers that face it all. 
(Photos taken January 5th,2011) byJLW.