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  1. Alan Milnes

    Khutzaymateen Grizzly Reserve

    Our trip to Northern BC/Yukon started with a 4 day boat trip into the Khutzaymateen Inlet and Grizzly Sanctuary. We flew from Prince Rupert into the reserve in a vintage De Havilland Beaver aircraft on floats. We were met by the Afterglow, a 60 foot fibreglass boat that sleeps a maximum of 8...
  2. Alan Milnes

    Red Breasted Sap Sucker

    We were camped for several days on the Nisga'a ancestral territory just north of Terrace, BC. This lad appeared several days in a row next to our campsite. A beautiful bird who graced us with his presence more than once. If anyone viewing ever has the opportunity to visit this area be sure to...
  3. Alan Milnes

    Black Bear Northern BC

    More from the Northern BC/Yukon trip this past spring and summer. Black Bears were very prevalent nearly everywhere we traveled. NOT carrying bear spray was not an option!
  4. Alan Milnes

    Blondie from Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon

    A week in Tombstone Territorial Park afforded numerous opportunities to view tons of wildlife including this grizzly which locals have named Blondie.
  5. Alan Milnes

    Yellow Lady Slipper Muncho Lake Provincial Park, BC

    Road trip to Northern British Columbia and the Yukon this past spring and early summer. Hiked up a massive alluvial plain and was very surprised to see many yellow lady slipper orchids flourishing. Comments welcome.
  6. Alan Milnes

    Galapagos

    Spent 2.5 weeks in Ecuador in early December, 2018 including 9 Days in the Galapagos on a wonderful cruise through the western islands of this archipelago. This is a fascinating albeit very carefully controlled place. The Ecuadorean government has done a wonderful job of protecting and, in many...
  7. Alan Milnes

    More Mobility Cup - THE START

    I know next to nothing about sailing. Being involved in Mobility Cup gave me an opportunity to learn a few things about the strategies involved in sailing, some of the rules and about the flags. Oh man, do sailors love their flags!! The start of a sailing race is an especially interesting time...
  8. Alan Milnes

    Mobility Cup Kelowna, British Columbia, 2017

    The Mobility Cup was held in Kelowna, BC the week of September 11-15, 2017. This is an international regatta attracting sailors with disabilities from all over North America and, in some years, globally. I was honoured to serve as the 'official' photographer for the event. But, truth be told...
  9. Alan Milnes

    Sad story from Kelowna

    Many urban areas in the Interior of British Columbia have an overpopulation of mule deer. The resident deer love my yard because of its proximity to a vineyard right next door. On my way outside recently early in the morning a pair of fawn twins and mom were cavorting in the yard munching on...
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