Author Topic: Polar Bears - Manitoba / Churchill (Read 12131 times)

GCG · « **Reply #28 on:** November 09, 2015, 05:23 »

http://explore.org/live-cams/player/polar-bear-tundra-buggy-cam

irenekl · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2014, 18:30 »

Thanks for posting this Kinderchick!

Kinderchick · « **Reply #26 on:** October 30, 2014, 10:41 »

The Churchill Polar Bear webcam just went live.

Not sure where to post this link, but here it is, for those who are interested.
At the moment, there is a great close-up view of an adult polar bear snuggled up against a large rock & a bush...

http://www.ustream.tv/embed/12434837

Kinderchick · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2012, 20:37 »

Quote from: dupre501 on November 06, 2012, 12:47

The tundra buggy cam is live again!

Thanks for letting us know, dupre!

I was wondering when it would be up and running again.

Quote from: photosbydennis on November 08, 2012, 06:28

When the camera becomes boring you can check out this link from my 2010 visit.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/churchill_2010

And thanks for reminding us of your own trip to the tundra, dennis!

photosbydennis · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2012, 06:28 »

When the camera becomes boring you can check out this link from my 2010 visit.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/churchill_2010

dupre501 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2012, 12:47 »

The tundra buggy cam is live again!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2012, 14:07 »

http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2973.new.html#new

So while we were watching the bears do bear things, this is really what their life was all about ... $:-\$

Kinderchick · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2011, 18:45 »

Yes, Saoirse... I especially love the one of the 2 babies following behind their mother, walking along the water's edge.

Saoirse · « **Reply #20 on:** November 29, 2011, 14:29 »

I haven't been able to watch the cam at work -- and, of course, that's when it's up and operating -- so it's great to be able to see videos of the action. They're such amazing animals.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #19 on:** November 29, 2011, 13:43 »

Apparently, as of last Saturday, the polar bear webcam is done for the season.

But there are still some interesting videos to watch.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2011, 13:07 »

This video was very interesting to watch, highlighting awareness to the polar bear's vulnerabilty to climate change.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2011, 12:49 »

This from Reuters ... gives more information about the Churchill cam ... interesting (short) video

Canada's delayed polar bear migration, live on the web

Kinderchick · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2011, 14:00 »

Visibility on the tundra is quite low today. We saw a tundra buggy but that's about all.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2011, 20:34 »

Yes, your photos are truly magnificent, Dennis!

I was struck by how tiny these bear's ears appear to be, for the size of their body.

irenekl · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2011, 08:06 »

WOW Dennis that was fantastic viewing. Thankyou so much for sharing your pictures of the Churchill polar bears. Your photos captured the character of the polar bear in ways I was unaware of. I really enjoyed those.

photosbydennis · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2011, 18:45 »

Hey if the Churchill Cam is down/shaky/off/dark you can always browse these 2 links.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/churchill_2010

http://www.pbase.com/pamspictures/churchill_2010&page=1

sami · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2011, 18:32 »

Must have been very windy, the cam was shaking so hard it was enough to make me seasick! When I was on earlier, I saw one big bear wander off, then the view changed and all I could see was somebear sleeping. A bit hard to tell when they're curled up on the ground, if they're off in the distance - is it a bear or a rock?

Kinderchick · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2011, 12:48 »

Stormy weather up in Churchill today. No polar bears in sight. Maybe they are hunkered down somewhere right now. $:-\$ Website says that the webcam connection keeps going out, due to the weather.

irenekl · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2011, 07:18 »

Yes Kinderchick that was really special to see. I'm hooked. My daughter and I watched and decided that a trip up to Churchill is on the list!

Kinderchick · « **Reply #9 on:** November 14, 2011, 15:18 »

Wasn't it exciting to see, irenekl?!

We even got to see 3 Tundra Buggy's drive up, with people observing the polar bears!

irenekl · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:48 »

YES Kinderchick!! I'm on it!!

Kinderchick · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2011, 10:42 »

Two very large polar bears on the tundra right now!

The Kinderchicklets are watching them!

Saoirse · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2011, 15:02 »

Oh gosh, I've got to get busy and watch this one. Like TPC, I remember watching it a number of years ago when it was part of the africam.com website and I couldn't leave it alone during this season. Sounds as though it's at least as good, and possibly better than it used to be! Thanks for posting about it, Linderlou.

susha · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2011, 12:42 »

Both views are non-jiggly now, but no bears in sight for now

Kinderchick · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2011, 20:11 »

Yes, it certainly is worth it! When I viewed it the other day, there were 2 polar bears who looked to be eating something. Not sure what they were eating, though. The webcam viewing was excellent for me, not jiggly at all, like you described, susha. Also, try scrolling down and go for an interactive ride on the simulated tundra buggy. My Kinderchicklets are going to love it!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2011, 14:21 »

Its great that this cam is back! I was watching this back in the early 2000s when it was one of only a few out there. As I recall I was watching three African waterhole cams and a shark cam off the coast of California at the same time.

Thanks for posting this one Linderlou

*applause*

Just a note ... apparently because a Winnipeg radio DJ mentionned this cam on the air one day (I think this week), the number of visitors crashed the feed for awhile. I just checked and it took a couple of minutes to load up but the feed ran just fine once it started. So if the site should be unavailable, it could just be the number of visitors. Or the weather, which can be wicked in Churchill, but that too will pass so if first you don't succeed, do try again, it can definitely worth it!

susha · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:20 »

This is great Linder, thanks for the link. Right now, the cam is on a bear, eating and digging - very interesting to watch, but the picture is so jiggly that I can't watch for long. Hoping this is temporary and will check back later

Linder · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2011, 13:25 »

The link for this cam is:
http://www.polarbearcam.com/
This is an interesting site on the migration of the Polar Bears. Check it out.