Yesterday, 14 July 2022, I found this Grizzly Bear family when there was no one else around and pulled over way, way down the road. All the cars afterwards overtook me and some were maybe 3-6 feet away. I did eventually pull forward a little bit, but people still passed me and went and parked in front of me, sometimes blocking my view. All about getting their close photos and not giving wildlife their space.

I had just been exploring one of my several favourite places in Kananaskis. Once back at my car, I took a few bites of a sandwich and happened to glance way down the road. Looked like there were Bighorn Sheep, but when I zoomed in on my camera to check, I discovered that it was a family of Grizzly Bears. Not wanting to invade their space, I took what photos I could from a great distance, before pulling forward a little. Not the best photos, though this one of two of the sub-adults worked out OK. So relieved that I had not encountered them on my short walk!

The main reason for my trip was simply to get out of my unbearably hot home! I had made a few drives closer to home recently, for the same reason, This time, I needed a change.

This time, I went to the mountains, hoping that I might see a few different things. Calling in at Highwood House, I was lucky to see a Hummingbird quickly visit the feeders. First time, it left too fast, but I managed a photo or two the second visit.

Partly because I left home much later than I had hoped, I didn't drive as far as I might have otherwise done. There are a few mountain peaks and ranges that I always love to see along the highway and always stop to take a few shots.

On the way back to the city, I called in at my 'usual' area closer to home, but I think most of the birds must have been sheltering from the hot sun. So many birds during this heat wave have their beaks open because of the heat. A pair of Mountain Bluebirds made my effort worthwhile.

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Yesterday, 14 July 2022, I found a Grizzly Bear family when there was no one else around, and pulled over way, way down the road. All the cars afterwards overtook me and some were maybe 3-6 feet away. I did eventually pull forward a little bit, but people still passed me and went and parked in front of me, sometimes blocking my view. All about getting their close photos and not giving wildlife their space.

I had just been exploring one of my several favourite places in Kananaskis. Once back at my car, I took a few bites of a sandwich and happened to glance way down the road. Looked like there were Bighorn Sheep, but when I zoomed in on my camera to check, I discovered that it was a family of Grizzly Bears. Not wanting to invade their space, I took what photos I could from a great distance, before pulling forward a little. Not the best photos, though the one of two of the sub-adults play-fighting worked out OK. So relieved that I had not encountered them on my short walk!!

The main reason for my trip was simply to get out of my unbearably hot home! I had made a few drives closer to home recently, for the same reason, This time, I needed a change.

This time, I went to the mountains, hoping that I might see a few different things. Calling in at Highwood House, I was lucky to see a Hummingbird quickly visit the feeders. First time, it left too fast, but I managed a photo or two the second visit.

Partly because I left home much later than I had hoped, I didn't drive as far as I might have otherwise done. There are a few mountain peaks and ranges that I always love to see along the highway and always stop to take a few shots.

On the way back to the city, I called in at my 'usual' area closer to home, but I think most of the birds must have been sheltering from the hot sun. So many birds during this heat wave have their beaks open because of the heat. A pair of Mountain Bluebirds made my effort worthwhile.

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Yesterday, 14 July 2022, I found a Grizzly Bear family when there was no one else around, and pulled over way, way down the road. All the cars afterwards overtook me and some were maybe 3-6 feet away. I did eventually pull forward a little bit, but people still passed me and went and parked in front of me, sometimes blocking my view. All about getting their close photos and not giving wildlife their space.

I had just been exploring one of my several favourite places in Kananaskis. Once back at my car, I took a few bites of a sandwich and happened to glance way down the road. Looked like there were Bighorn Sheep, but when I zoomed in on my camera to check, I discovered that it was a family of Grizzly Bears. Not wanting to invade their space, I took what photos I could from a great distance, before pulling forward a little. Not the best photos, though the one of two of the sub-adults play-fighting worked out OK. So relieved that I had not encountered them on my short walk!!

The main reason for my trip was simply to get out of my unbearably hot home! I had made a few drives closer to home recently, for the same reason, This time, I needed a change.

This time, I went to the mountains, hoping that I might see a few different things. Calling in at Highwood House, I was lucky to see a Hummingbird quickly visit the feeders. First time, it left too fast, but I managed a photo or two the second visit.

Partly because I left home much later than I had hoped, I didn't drive as far as I might have otherwise done. There are a few mountain peaks and ranges that I always love to see along the highway and always stop to take a few shots.

On the way back to the city, I called in at my 'usual' area closer to home, but I think most of the birds must have been sheltering from the hot sun. So many birds during this heat wave have their beaks open because of the heat. A pair of Mountain Bluebirds made my effort worthwhile.

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Yesterday, 14 July 2022, I found a Grizzly Bear family when there was no one else around, and pulled over way, way down the road. All the cars afterwards overtook me and some were maybe 3-6 feet away. I did eventually pull forward a little bit, but people still passed me and went and parked in front of me, sometimes blocking my view. All about getting their close photos and not giving wildlife their space.

I had just been exploring one of my several favourite places in Kananaskis. Once back at my car, I took a few bites of a sandwich and happened to glance way down the road. Looked like there were Bighorn Sheep, but when I zoomed in on my camera to check, I discovered that it was a family of Grizzly Bears. Not wanting to invade their space, I took what photos I could from a great distance, before pulling forward a little. Not the best photos, though the one of two of the sub-adults play-fighting worked out OK. So relieved that I had not encountered them on my short walk!!

The main reason for my trip was simply to get out of my unbearably hot home! I had made a few drives closer to home recently, for the same reason, This time, I needed a change.

This time, I went to the mountains, hoping that I might see a few different things. Calling in at Highwood House, I was lucky to see a Hummingbird quickly visit the feeders. First time, it left too fast, but I managed a photo or two the second visit.

Partly because I left home much later than I had hoped, I didn't drive as far as I might have otherwise done. There are a few mountain peaks and ranges that I always love to see along the highway and always stop to take a few shots.

On the way back to the city, I called in at my 'usual' area closer to home, but I think most of the birds must have been sheltering from the hot sun. So many birds during this heat wave have their beaks open because of the heat. A pair of Mountain Bluebirds made my effort worthwhile.

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Yesterday, 14 July 2022, I found a Grizzly Bear family when there was no one else around, and pulled over way, way down the road. All the cars afterwards overtook me and some were maybe 3-6 feet away. I did eventually pull forward a little bit, but people still passed me and went and parked in front of me, sometimes blocking my view. All about getting their close photos and not giving wildlife their space.

I had just been exploring one of my several favourite places in Kananaskis. Once back at my car, I took a few bites of a sandwich and happened to glance way down the road. Looked like there were Bighorn Sheep, but when I zoomed in on my camera to check, I discovered that it was a family of Grizzly Bears. Not wanting to invade their space, I took what photos I could from a great distance, before pulling forward a little. Not the best photos, though the one of two of the sub-adults play-fighting worked out OK. So relieved that I had not encountered them on my short walk!!

The main reason for my trip was simply to get out of my unbearably hot home! I had made a few drives closer to home recently, for the same reason, This time, I needed a change.

This time, I went to the mountains, hoping that I might see a few different things. Calling in at Highwood House, I was lucky to see a Hummingbird quickly visit the feeders. First time, it left too fast, but I managed a photo or two the second visit.

Partly because I left home much later than I had hoped, I didn't drive as far as I might have otherwise done. There are a few mountain peaks and ranges that I always love to see along the highway and always stop to take a few shots.

On the way back to the city, I called in at my 'usual' area closer to home, but I think most of the birds must have been sheltering from the hot sun. So many birds during this heat wave have their beaks open because of the heat. A pair of Mountain Bluebirds made my effort worthwhile.

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