It’s almost time for one of Saskatchewan’s most unusual wildlife spectacles. As fascinating as Fort Livingstone’s annual snake orgy may be, the story behind it is just as interesting. In 1874, the North West Mounted Police made their historic March West, and established the first Mountie headquarters at Fort Livingstone on the banks of the Swan River in what is now eastern Saskatchewan. This… Read moreSnake Orgy at Fort Livingstone
Tips for making the most of your visit to see Monarch Butterflies in their winter homes in Mexico’s El Rosario, and Pedro Herrada Reserves.
We just got back from witnessing one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles. High in the Sierra Madre Mountains west of Mexico City is the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where migrating Monarchs from east of the Rockies throughout North America overwinter in a mountaintop forest of oyamel fir trees. Arriving around late November and staying until March, they number in the… Read moreThe Marvelous Monarchs of Mexico
If you’re visiting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and want to see some of the area’s wildlife, it’s hard to beat a trip to Rio Lagartos. The sleepy fishing village lies roughly half way along the peninsula’s northern shore, straight north of Valladolid. It borders the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a sprawling mangrove-lined estuary with phenomenal bird life. The biggest draw is flamingos. Yucatan has an estimated… Read moreFlamingo Tango in Mexico’s Rio Lagartos
One of our favourite places for wildlife photography is South Africa’s Kruger National Park (see the two previous postings). This time, we’ll outline how we spend a typical day in the park. We generally set our alarm for 4:30 am, have a quick breakfast, and be ready to leave soon after the restcamp gates open. Visitors are allowed on park roads only during gate… Read moreA Typical Day in Kruger National Park
