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It’s been years since I’ve encountered a bear while walking a trail. This morning, I met two. I’m guessing they were siblings who had recently left their mom. The first one took off, but this one decided I was a curiosity worth exploring, so I had to stand my ground. This is after I scared it back.🌿
I am over the moon. I stalked this ruffed grouse for over half an hour, only moving when he drummed so that I could slip close enough through the tangle to get a relatively clear shot. This was filmed with my Z8 and 180-600 lens, hand-held while in a full squat over wet ground. #GlobalBigDay #birds
Each night of our aurora tours in Churchill is spent in a different location. This yurt just inside the treeline is one of my favourite places. We had a spectacular show there the other night. #aurora #northernlights
Of the three seasons during which I guide tours in Churchill, #aurora season is by far of the most stressful, because we have no control over what people are coming up to see. Tonight’s show was a big relief and a huge excitement for my guests. Now I can sleep. 😊
A few more moments from last week's time in Churchill. Hoping for just as good luck next week. #aurora.
Turn the sound on to listen to why I do what I do. Nothing makes me happier than listening to people experience the majesty of the #aurora for the first time. We had an amazing night starting with a seven course meal and ending with this show.
GLORIOUS pelican roll this morning! Thank you, bird! 🪶
The next shot in this sequence. Look out below. #birds 🌿
Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦@secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 6mo agoAngry bird. #birds 🌿
Fog and frost on the lake this morning. It’s an absolute perfect winter day.
Very foggy and frosty this morning. Made for a lovely walk.
My backyard right now. Just put this on loop if you need something to calm you. ❄️
Another pine grosbeak just after take off. They look so hefty, but are excellent fliers. I'm pretty sure most of the bulk is feathers to keep them warm. #birds
Okay - something fun to hopefully brighten your day. I was so excited when I spotted these track on the side of the road yesterday. Does anyone want to guess who made them? (answer will follow later).
I took this photo this morning, and I'm so in love with it - the timing, the focus, the colour. I can't quite believe it worked so well. The new camera definitely helped. Also, she's so cute and chubby! #birds 🌿
A brief moment with a few of my neighbours this morning. The deep cold didn’t seem to be bothering them. Deer grow a dense coat for winter and their legs and ears have a counter current system where the blood vessels keep the heat in the core of their body. #mammals 🌿
I will never get tired of looking out the window and seeing these brilliant birds. - Pine Grosbeak #birds 🌿
We're in the middle of a little blizzard, so I'm bringing some sunshine into the day with a look at the great gray owl I met last weekend. Hoping for similar luck this weekend. #birds 🌿
A bright, crisp sunrise over Lake Winnipeg this morning. Perfect conditions for a walk.
I came across this pileated woodpecker this morning. While they often work on the base of trees, I was not expecting to see her head popping out from behind a pile of snow. #birds
The pine grosbeaks decided to pose for me this morning. They are a welcome flash of colour on a grey day. #birds
I had an incredible moment today. I found great gray owl hunting along the road. I'm always very careful to keep my distance and make sure the owl is not distracted by me. I was doing well until I stepped out of the car when it was deeper the woods. It suddenly landed right over my head. 1/2 #birds
Sunrise walk on the lake. Looks like another planet.
Still gong through the highlights of 2025. I'm still in February. We had some amazing #aurora evenings when I was up in Churchill guiding tours.
If you're crazy about bike riding it may be considered a cycle logical issue. #DadJokes
a man in a suit is riding a bicycle with his legs up .
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