Welcome back! This week we’ll be looking at this awesome little corvid that has a number of aliases. The Grey Jay, (Gray if you are American) is once again known as the Canada Jay which was also its name before it was the Grey (or Gray) jay. Confused yet?? Other names this sharp little bird is known as include camp-robber …
I had so much fun learning about loons I thought I would research some of the other loon species we have in the NWT. We have four loon species that nest in the territory during the summer: the common loon, the red-throated loon, the pacific loon, and the yellow-billed loon. In Yellowknife, there are 3 of four species that nest …
This week I thought we’d have a look at loons, one of the most iconic birds of Canada. Anyone who has been near water in the summer has likely heard the haunting call of the common loon. In my experience, loons can be quite curious and bold birds. I have often had them swim closer to me to get a …
I warned you about all the fox photos, a couple of weeks ago, remember? These young foxes are out putting their hunting skills to the test. While out sketching birds at Willow flats these two curious foxes came over to see what I was up to. Curious as cats they are! These two were not afraid to come right over …
Welcome back to the Sunday Edition. You knew that sooner or later the fox pics were going to return. Well, you were right, here they are. I haven’t had much opportunity to get out and check on the little family but a couple of weeks ago I stopped in to see if anyone was still around. I was thrilled to …
As the warblers and sparrows make their way through on their way to warmer climates, I thought I’d share a few images of one particular little bird that seems to know how to keep warm. This little yellow warbler built her nest in a tree in my neighbour’s yard. This was her second attempt at a nest as her first …
I’ve been reviewing some of my photos from years past as I cull my library. One of the nice things about having to choose which photos to keep and which to delete is I get to relive some of my favourite encounters with wildlife. I shot this series of images along Highway 1 near Sambaa Deh Territorial Park. This bear …
Each year I have the opportunity to visit Ulukhaktok, a remote northern community on Victoria Island, formerly known as Holman. This year we visited in Early August and there were 3 ringed seals hanging about in the bays surrounding the community. It didn’t seem to matter where we went there seemed to be a seal nearby. I’d never seen live …
Not all of the animals of the Territories are as glamorous as foxes, bears, and pelicans but the humble muskrat can be a surprising character. They are a familliar sight for anyone who has walked alongside a marsh or slow-moving river. Muskrats get their name from the musk glands on their behinds which they use to mark their territory and …
This week we’re learning about voles. In particular, this little cutie who was busy cleaning up around our campsite when we weren’t really looking. I’m pretty sure this is a northern red-backed vole. There are a couple of clues that suggest vole. First is the reddish “stripe” along the back. Second, this little rodent’s tail is much shorter than that …