Chickadee Photo Art

Zoo Babies – Siberian Tiger Cubs

// November 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // Assiniboine Park, Mammals

As a rule I do not use photographs of caged animals such as in a zoo but this year in Winnipeg at the Assiniboine Zoo we had a special event – two beautiful Siberian (Amur) Tiger Cubs were born.  A trip to the zoo was a must on a lovely fall day and I thoroughly enjoyed the antics of these two cubs who are known as Reka and Sarma.  They played, rolled around, chewed on and pestered their momma just like domestic kittens do and mother was so patient and gentle with them – just placing her large paw on their head to settle them down. I was surprised how big they were already.  They are simply adorable !   While at the zoo I took a few other photos and will post them in the near future and that will be it for  captive animal photos.

Enjoy!

~Sharon

Beavers “Super Beaver”

// August 19th, 2011 // No Comments » // beaver, Boreal Forest, Canadian Shield, Mammals, Nopiming Provincial Park, Recent Posts, Rodents

This adult beaver was busy eating the leaves and branches of a recently harvested branch.  Two adults were floating this branch in the water only to be met by two beaver kits (photos below).  The little kits swam out from the edges of the creek to meet their parents and promptly started munching on the leaves as well.

I recently saw a nature show featuring the Canadian Beaver who is wreaking havoc in South America.  In South America they are known as  Super Beaver because of their ability to alter entire ecosystems.  It seems our Canadian Beavers are very adaptable to different environments, are active for longer periods throughout the day and therefore create their watery worlds at a faster rate. Our transplanted Canadian Beavers are thriving and destroying forests and valleys on the island of Tierra del Fuego.   Beavers also create wetland habitats for the benefit of other species and are nature’s greatest engineers.  The most fascinating rodent and so much fun to watch!

Enjoy!

~Sharon

Black Bear Cub

// July 20th, 2011 // 2 Comments » // Black Bears, Boreal Forest, Canadian Shield, Mammals

This little one was munching on unripe wild blueberries alongside the road in the Sandilands area.  It was a small bear but we did not see the momma bear anywhere – perhaps she was in the bush.  Not taking any chances of encountering an angry mother bear, these photos were taken from my vehicle and this little bear did not appear disturbed by the parked car.

Enjoy!

~Sharon