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Bull Moose, Hudson Bay, MB, Canada. This moose is feeding in a willow thicket with snow falling all around. During the winter, Moose survive almost exclusively on willow twigs.
Windswept
Red Fox, Hudson Bay, MB, Canada. A Red Fox crossing the frozen salt marshes of Hudson Bay. Red foxes have extra long fur to help keep them warm even in the extreme conditions of northern Manitoba
On High Alert
Red Fox, Hudson Bay, MB, Canada. A Red Fox crossing the frozen salt marshes of Hudson Bay pauses to survey the area. Even in the middle of a snowstorm, s/he needs to be constantly watching for any chance of a meal
Siesta Time
Hudson Bay, Manitoba. In late summer, Polar Bears on Hudson Bay spend most of their time resting or sleeping to conserve their energy.
Sunset over Hudson Bay
Hudson Bay, MB. Measured by shoreline, Hudson Bay is the largest bay in the world.
Aurora Borealis
Hudson Bay, MB. Northern Lights are caused by collisons between charged paricles from the Sun and gas molecules in the Earts atmosphere. Different gases produce different colours
Balancing Act
Hudson Bay, MB.
Explorer
Hudson Bay, Canada. This curious young female Polar Bear is exploring the shores of Hudson Bay
Soaking up the Sun
Hudson Bay, MB. This curious young female Polar Bear is enjoying the late afternoon sun on the shores of Hudson Bay
Autumn Bear
Hudson Bay, MB. A young female Polar bear stops to smell the air as she travels along the shores of Hudson Bay
Something in the Air
Hudson Bay, MB. This curious young female Polar Bear is using her extremely sensitive nose to try to identify the strange two legged creatures watching her from afar.
So Comfy
Hudson Bay, MB. This young female Polar Bear has just been rolling in the kelp to clean her fur. She spends a lot of time keping her fur in good condition to help keep her warm in the extreme cold of the arctic winter.
Pretty Boy
Hudson Bay, MB. This Polar Bear was doing his best to conserve his energy while waiting for the sea ice to return.
Golden Slumbers
Hudson Bay, MC, Canada. A male polar bear sleeps on the tundra in the late afternoon sunlight
Siksik
Hudson Bay, MB. Some Siksiks or Arctic Ground Squirrels live in such a harsh climate that they must hibernate for 7 months each year
Watching and Waiting
Hudson Bay, MB. In September Polar Bears on Hudson Bay spend a lot of time resting to conserve energy while they wait for the sea ice to return
Ancient Hills
Schmok Lake, MB. Some of the oldest rocks on Earth are visible on the barren landscapes of the Canadian Shield
Caribou Bull
Schmok Lake, MB. This Barren-ground caribou bull pauses on a ridge during his fall migration south to escape the brutally cold northern winters
Qamanirjuaq Bull
Schmok Lake, MB. This Barren-ground Bull Caribou of the Qamanirjuaq herd is just losing the last velvet from his antlers and will soon be ready for the fast approaching Fall rut.
Stepping Out
Schmok Lake, MB
On the Move
Schmok Lake, MB. In the Fall, Barren-ground caribou migrate south through Northern Manitoba to escape the harsh winter weather further north
Relaxed Goose
Winnipeg, MB. Canada Geese are often overlooked as they are so widespread but they are beautiful birds, they are loyal partners and devoted parents
Nine-lined Ground Squirrrel
Winnipeg, MB
Black-capped Chickadee
