(1) This has been a grizzly trip. We were lucky to have had several sightings of
grizzlies, at least 7: Mother with two cubs born January 2012, lone grizzly eating berries at a gravel stream, mother with 2 cubs born 2013.
(2-3) Beautiful male caribou. We saw many caribou and some moose including a huge male with impressive rack, cows and calves. We also saw Dall Sheep, in two locations on small mountain meadows. I do have photos - but picture in your mind a big green hill top with white dots. Binocs faired better.
(4) Greater White Front Geese. Other bird sightings include Long Tail Ducks, Common Loon, several Willow Ptarmigan, Shrike, 6 Golden Eagle, Magpies.
A couple smaller animals that we saw were the Arctic Ground squirrel and marmots. Some of our photos are good for us to remember, but you have to look closely to see the subject of the photo. Part of our grand success with animal sightings were the following: Luck; Jeremy's skill and experience; a fellow bus passenger. English from the accent, who had eagle eyes. Other interesting mammals included the many shapes, sizes, and amazing outfits of fellow tourists, people gathered in family clusters, some with appropriate gear and clothing and some not so much. Many languages heard along with happy voices and frustrated ones. Want to stay in one of the private lodges at the end of the park road? $500/night/per. OK, they pick you up at the train station, provide three meals a day, and shuttle you to hiking and viewing locations.
KUDOS to my favorite travel agent. Bob has done an amazing job planning and organizing this adventure. He gets the chocolate! :)
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