Thanks for stopping by to read about the wildlife in and around Yellowknife. This week I have some ptarmigan photos to share with you. The cold weather has made it difficult to get out and find wildlife but these birds have been hanging about for a while. It is good to see them again as they were pretty scarce last …
Welcome back to the Sunday edition. This week I wanted to have a look at how animals use camouflage. I do quite a bit of research to make sure the information I write is accurate. I learn a lot about animals during this process and my reading often inspires new ideas for photos or things to watch for when out …
Ptarmigan are familiar birds around Yellowknife. Some years it seems like they are everywhere and other years they can be difficult to spot. The ptarmigan population fluctuates in cycles much like the hare. This will be my 9th winter in Yellowknife and there hasn’t been a year yet where I haven’t seen these chubby birds waddling around town. Ptarmigan are …
Hello friends, this week’s photo story is about grouse! Many animals are masters of camouflage which can make them difficult subjects to photograph. The grouse is no exception. From spruce grouse to ptarmigan these chubby little birds are masters of blending into their environments. Around Yellowknife we have a number of species of grouse including the spruce grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, …