Bison and Willows (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption In Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, bison congregate in the summer and graze not only on grass but also on willow, cottonwood, and aspen. These bison are eating willows in the foreground, while in the background some emerging willow thickets are visible. Credit Luke Painter, Oregon State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.