Some local wildlife

m17rkj · 14-07-2008, 02:19

An American robin in my back garden, a Great Horned Owl in my back garden and a Black Bear on the roadside near Lake Louise.

RobClubley · 14-07-2008, 02:27

Very cool!
Was the bear on a super-long zoom lens?

m17rkj · 14-07-2008, 05:11

yes! i'm brave but not stupid

a 300mm lens and a sensible distance from an animal that can run at 35mph and weigh 400kg

Mark

RobClubley · 14-07-2008, 05:14

Quite right!!

Must be awesome to see an animal like that in the wild.

m17rkj · 14-07-2008, 05:21

it is, thats the third Black Bear i've seen in the wild so far all from a safe distance. We were on our way back from a camping trip in Lake Louise which is known as a high Bear traffic area, the campsite is surrounded by an electric fence so they can't get in! It helps you sleep better i tell thee

Mark

matt@theforce · 14-07-2008, 19:49

When we stayed in Banff it was great watching the wildlife walking down the main street and passed our hotel.

I remember lounging in the SPA watching a couple of ELK walking down the street and jumping into peoples gardens, I guess they were looking for food.

Couldn't believe what we saw on their bins

mluton · 14-07-2008, 19:52

Cool Pics

anonymouse · 14-07-2008, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by m17rkj

from an animal that can run at 35mph and weigh 400kg

Oi, I'm not that fast

Way cool pics

Not jealous in the slightest, of course

Lance · 14-07-2008, 22:23

Lake Louise & Banff?

There's an organised motorcycle tour I'm looking at doing for 2/3 weeks in the summer of 09 or 10, that goes from Whistler to Banff via Lake Louise (does that sound right?).

Am a big wildlife and wilderness fan so these pics give me an added incentive to make sure it happens.

I understand it's a beautiful part of the world?

Lance

RobClubley · 14-07-2008, 22:27

The warning signs reminded me of this sign on the beach near Cairns - the stuff in the diamonds that can kill you if you swim

m17rkj · 15-07-2008, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance

Lake Louise & Banff?

There's an organised motorcycle tour I'm looking at doing for 2/3 weeks in the summer of 09 or 10, that goes from Whistler to Banff via Lake Louise (does that sound right?).

Am a big wildlife and wilderness fan so these pics give me an added incentive to make sure it happens.

I understand it's a beautiful part of the world?

Lance

That sounds like a great trip (and yes you are right!) which will take you thru' some fantastic scenery and a couple of Canada's best National Parks. Whistler is well known for Bears wandering around the communities at night so keep a sharp eye!
Banff National Park is a stunning part of the world, me and SWMBO try to get out there most weekends. If you want to see more search Banff on Yahoo (or Google) Images and see what happens!

Mark

m17rkj · 15-07-2008, 00:47

You mean something like this Matt?

Mark

matt@theforce · 15-07-2008, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by m17rkj

You mean something like this Matt?

Mark

Fantastic.

I miss it soo much there

matt@theforce · 15-07-2008, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by m17rkj

That sounds like a great trip (and yes you are right!) which will take you thru' some fantastic scenery and a couple of Canada's best National Parks. Whistler is well known for Bears wandering around the communities at night so keep a sharp eye!
Banff National Park is a stunning part of the world, me and SWMBO try to get out there most weekends. If you want to see more search Banff on Yahoo (or Google) Images and see what happens!

Mark

We used this website for local info.

Digital Banff - Banff, Alberta, Canada

matt@theforce · 15-07-2008, 00:58

it looks like it's going to be a glorious day there today looking at the Sulphur Mountain Webcam.

Lance · 15-07-2008, 09:25

[quote=matt@theforce;1357206]

I remember lounging in the SPA watching a couple of ELK walking down the street and jumping into peoples gardens, I guess they were looking for food.

[quote]

That's nothing...........I was walking through Northampton town centre yesterday and was shocked by the amount of wild moose on the loose

Most looked like they'd recently eaten...... a lot

Lance · 15-07-2008, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt@theforce

We used this website for local info.

Digital Banff - Banff, Alberta, Canada

Wow

Night time on the webcams, will look later.

Thanks (all)
Lance

14-07-2008, 02:19	#1
m17rkj Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Posts: 1,164 Members Car: 2005 focus ZTW Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Some local wildlife An American robin in my back garden, a Great Horned Owl in my back garden and a Black Bear on the roadside near Lake Louise. __________________ "I don't even know what street Canada is on." Al Capone. Last edited by m17rkj; 27-09-2008 at 04:06.

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RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,047 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife Very cool! Was the bear on a super-long zoom lens? __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

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m17rkj Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Posts: 1,164 Members Car: 2005 focus ZTW Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife yes! i'm brave but not stupid a 300mm lens and a sensible distance from an animal that can run at 35mph and weigh 400kg Mark __________________ "I don't even know what street Canada is on." Al Capone.

14-07-2008, 05:14	#4
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,047 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife Quite right!! Must be awesome to see an animal like that in the wild. __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

14-07-2008, 05:21	#5
m17rkj Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Posts: 1,164 Members Car: 2005 focus ZTW Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife it is, thats the third Black Bear i've seen in the wild so far all from a safe distance. We were on our way back from a camping trip in Lake Louise which is known as a high Bear traffic area, the campsite is surrounded by an electric fence so they can't get in! It helps you sleep better i tell thee Mark __________________ "I don't even know what street Canada is on." Al Capone.

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matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 2,316 Members Car: Octavia 130pd Elegance Estate Thanks: 119 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife When we stayed in Banff it was great watching the wildlife walking down the main street and passed our hotel. I remember lounging in the SPA watching a couple of ELK walking down the street and jumping into peoples gardens, I guess they were looking for food. Couldn't believe what we saw on their bins __________________ Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

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Lance Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NORTHANTS UK Posts: 1,198 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife Lake Louise & Banff? There's an organised motorcycle tour I'm looking at doing for 2/3 weeks in the summer of 09 or 10, that goes from Whistler to Banff via Lake Louise (does that sound right?). Am a big wildlife and wilderness fan so these pics give me an added incentive to make sure it happens. I understand it's a beautiful part of the world? Lance

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RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,047 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife The warning signs reminded me of this sign on the beach near Cairns - the stuff in the diamonds that can kill you if you swim __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

15-07-2008, 00:47	#12
m17rkj Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Posts: 1,164 Members Car: 2005 focus ZTW Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife You mean something like this Matt? Mark __________________ "I don't even know what street Canada is on." Al Capone. Last edited by m17rkj; 27-09-2008 at 04:06.

15-07-2008, 00:58	#15
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 2,316 Members Car: Octavia 130pd Elegance Estate Thanks: 119 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife it looks like it's going to be a glorious day there today looking at the Sulphur Mountain Webcam. __________________ Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

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Lance Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NORTHANTS UK Posts: 1,198 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Some local wildlife [quote=matt@theforce;1357206] I remember lounging in the SPA watching a couple of ELK walking down the street and jumping into peoples gardens, I guess they were looking for food. [quote] That's nothing...........I was walking through Northampton town centre yesterday and was shocked by the amount of wild moose on the loose Most looked like they'd recently eaten...... a lot

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