Like the Arctic Hare, the Arctic Fox also shifts colours from summer into winter.
Some of its prey can be seen here: lemmings and the Arctic Ground Squirrel.
Here we see the Willow Ptarmigan.
And the Snowy Owl.
A wider view gives us more mammals, both on land and at sea, such as the caribou, the beluga and narwhal, and a seal.
This unusual looking bird is a King Eider.
These are thick-billed murres, birds that nest on steep cliffs and dive as deep as 300 metres into the ocean for fish and other prey.
Today I leave off with items made from animals and other sources in the North.
Interesting animals from the Artic. Happy weekend!
ReplyDelete...the tundra has always sounded like a harsh place to live!
ReplyDeleteOh...sweet little guys!
ReplyDeleteThe animals are so cute, but I don't like the items made out of these poor things !
ReplyDeleteHello, wonderful exhibit. I would like to see all this wildlife! Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
ReplyDelete@Nancy: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Tom: true.
@Sandi: definitely.
@Gattina: that's understandable.
@Eileen:thank you.
The winter coats and plummages are quite wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing your museum tours. Thank you for the tundra lesson. :-)
ReplyDeleteInteresting post, William !
ReplyDeleteThe King Eider is totally new to me.
It really is amazing how they have adapted by changing colors!
ReplyDeleteNice post with wonderful shots, that snow owl is a magnificent bird.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised how small the arctic fox is.
ReplyDeleteLovely sharing of museum displays. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI've seen an arctic fox and they were so small. I like the snowy owl, very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThanks, William!
Hi William, the Willow Ptarmigan is incredible with it's transitional plumage. The King Eider is a strange looking bird. Thanks for an interesting exhibition. I trust you're safe and well. Jo
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteNice photos. The King Eider looks like a puffin gone Gothish.
ReplyDelete@Anvilcloud: they are indeed.
ReplyDelete@DJan: you're welcome.
@Karl: it's quite a bird.
@RedPat: it is indeed.
@Jan: I agree.
@Red: that's true.
@Barbara: you're welcome.
@Bill: a pleasure to show these.
@Jo: at the moment I'm fine. Lots of things going on here in response to the current situation, however.
@Lea: that it is.
@Maywyn: it does!
To see a snowy owl in the wild--what a treat that would be.
ReplyDeleteSome more great photographs here William, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Lovely historical 'critter' display but rather they be in the wild ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores
Interesting display.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see all the animals.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteAmazing nature well documented.
ReplyDeleteLoving this trip William, museums have always fascinated me. How clever the animals and birds that change colour in winter, perfect camouflage 💙
ReplyDeleteSnowy owls are beautiful. Every few years they have a big southerly migration and we get some here. They are diurnal so it's easier to see them.
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ReplyDeleteI love seeing all the animals but to see them stuffed breaks my heart.
You have wonderful places to visit.
parsnip
Love the snowy owl. Pretty.
ReplyDelete@Revrunner: it would!
ReplyDelete@Jan: you're welcome.
@Carol: true.
@Jenny: it is.
@Happyone: I agree.
@Joanne: they are.
@Magiceye: thanks!
@Grace: that's true.
@Kay: we see them here.
@Parsnip: not at the moment- our national museums have all closed up for at least a couple of weeks.
@Whisk: thank you!
What a beautiful owl!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteLove these museum trips! I suppose that King Eider is where eider down comes from?
ReplyDeletePossibly.
DeleteLove the arctic foxes and ground squirrels:)
ReplyDeleteMe too.
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