Grizzly in Ivvavik National Park

This field season, I saw a total of five grizzlies.  The closest encounter was on May 31 when we were setting up experiments for my soapberry project near campground.  During the set up, I looked around and saw a bear crossing the creek to the other side - meaning it was very near us just a few moments ago.  We abandoned what we were doing and cautiously went over to the kitchen shed.  Sensing the bear was not interested in us, we took some photos from our side of the creek.

The grizzly on the other side of the creek.

Study Site 3, Ivvavik National Park

My co-workers and I just finished a whirlwind road trip through the Yukon on July 27 to 31, and I am now in Edmonton Airport waiting for my flight back to Vancouver. The last couple of days have been crazy, fun, and tiring at the same time. Hopefully I will have sorted out some of the photos from the road trip by the end of the week. But now, more photos from Ivvavik National Park.

The pristine landscape of Ivvavik never ceases to amaze me, even if it is a study site that I go every 3 to 7 days. These photos are from one of my study sites or on the way to it. Beautiful, isn't it?

Returning to Grouse Mountain

Long story short, my friend from Taiwan invited me to visit Grouse Mountain with her and knowing that I haven't been there in more than 10 years, I can't say no to the opportunity.

Starting the trip across the Burrard Inlet by SeaBus, definitely my favorite method of public transportation in Vancouver.