Going birding in and around Churchill

June 26, 2010 Going birding in and around Churchill

Arctic school bus

Yesterday (Friday) morning we all hopped onto a school bus for a bird/bear watching tour. Well, it was primarily to watch birds, but hopefully to see a polar bear (no such luck today). We saw all types of birds both on land running around and nesting, as well as in the air, of course. The arctic terns were the coolest by far. They can actually hover about 20-30 feet above the water looking for small fish. When they find a catch, they zoom down completely into the water. They stay down for a few seconds and, if their aim is good, fly back into the air with their prize!

For uncooperative passengers

Sheldon, our tour guide, was very informative and appeared to be very handy with a rifle. He keeps his rifle right above him for all of us to see, just in case some of us get a little unruly (just kidding)!