Dr. Ian Stirling Talks About Polar Bears in Winnipeg
Last night Polar Bears International hosted Dr. Ian Stirling at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Dr. Stirling signed his newest book about polar bears. His presentation discussed his prediction that Manitoba polar bears are doomed due to the warming climate and that other polar bears are equally at… Read More »
Arctic Documentary Project Official Launch In Winnipeg
Tonight was the official launch of the Arctic Documentary Project here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It’s been a long time coming, something I’ve been working on unofficially for many years. It wasn’t until I was inspired by a good friend that offered a substantial donation that I realized I really needed… Read More »
Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Final Post #5
August 10, Danskøya Island 37F Click on this link to see photos of our favorite images from the Svalbard shoot for the Arctic Documentary Project This morning is cold. Most definitely the coolest we’ve experienced. Danskøya Island is on the northwest part of the archipelago and is on the edge… Read More »
Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Post #4: Second Trip
August 8, 2011, Cloudy and 43F Tanya and I spent the past three days in Lonyearbyen in a small, very European, apartment, catching up on business matters, writing and a little rest before our next group of guests arrived. The first trip went really well, but every adventure to… Read More »
Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Post #3: Whales, Walrus, Bears and Seals
July 27 – Clear skies, Temp Around 45F The weather continues bright and sunny. For two days now we’ve had skies with virtually no clouds. Some wind yesterday afternoon but amazingly if it weren’t for the desolate landscape, void of vegetation, and cool temps, I would swear we were cruising… Read More »
Arctic Documentary Project – Svalbard, Norway Post #2: Polar Bear Sighting
July 23, 2012 Two years ago on my first trip to Svalbard we found a dead whale, floating in the waters of Holmiabukta. It was partially beached, the underside of its large, bloated carcass coming aground on the bottom of the fjord, 50 feet or more from the gray,… Read More »
Arctic Documentary Project: Svalbard, Norway Post #1: Montana to Fidembukta Harbor
July 20, 2011 Our trip from Montana was uneventful – though flying anymore I find literally painful. When Tanya and I travel overseas we always plan to arrive at least a day early, ideally two or even three. Acclimating to a new time zone slowly can make all the difference… Read More »
Another Phenomenal Season of Cape Churchill Polar Bear Photography
November 17, 2010 On my way to Winnipeg. It’s a beautiful, clear blustery day in Churchill. Winter has finally arrived. Not as cold as it should be by 5-10 degrees but the wind has blown in from the north making it’s presence known with chill factors cold enough to get… Read More »
The Arctic Documentary Project
This blog entry marks the beginning of an adventure, actually more like a mission. A mission to document the changing arctic, its wildlife, landscapes and the people who make this part of the world their home. And in all reality it’s not truly the beginning for I’ve been working on… Read More »
Polar Bear Caught in Act of Infanticide and Cannibalism
I’ve just finished the polar bear season in Churchill, Manitoba. It was a great year, fairly typical except for extremely warm temperatures. Along with the much above average temps, there was an additional event I’ll never forget. About two days into the trip we came upon a large male polar… Read More »