Buchans, Newfoundland is located in the central part of the island, surrounded by wilderness and abundant wildlife. On the way to and from Buchans these days, you may have to pause and share the road with reindeer, known as caribou in North America.
The animals are migrating this time of year to winter grazing areas with plenty of caribou moss, their winter food source.
When we lived in Buchans, driving over the highway was often a wildlife adventure. We saw many animals over the years, black bears, foxes, lynx, rabbits, moose and caribou. One night, we encountered hundreds of frogs crossing one section of the highway. Now, the caribou are numerous, more dangerous to motorists, but beautiful in their natural habitat.
I suspect they are in training, in case Santa needs them on Christmas Eve. His own reindeer may be tired and need a rest as they travel around Newfoundland. Even the caribou in Newfoundland are eager to help those who come from away.
Photos by Reneé Michelle Ball. Thank you, Reneé.
28 comments:
I've been surrounded by caribou on the southern part of the Avalon. Driving slowly along the road and a big caribou just refused to get out of the way. But that was in the spring, no snow. These are great pictures!
Looks really cold to me! Love the pretty caribou, Marie. They do look festive. :-)
This is pretty darn cool.
Hope they have a good winter. We mostly see deer and the occasional moose on the road here, nothing like this, great photos.
Wow!!! That is neat....such large numbers. Plus a winter wonderland! Andrea
I only ever thought Newfoundland was overrun by MOOSE! How wrong I was.
wow, that is AWESOME! The only time I've been close to real reindeer, man where they smelly creatures!
Oh my. Oh my, oh my, oh my.
The stuff of Christmas cards at your door (well nearly).
As I swelter in yet another hot day, these images are cool balm.
Thank you.
Reneé did a great job on the pictures.
They are ready for Santa, Jan.
Great, isn't it, AC.
They are beautiful creatures, Celia.
It is indeed a winter wonderland. That area of Newfoundland is an outdoor person's paradise, Andrea.
The caribou herds are a wonder to see, Debra.
SW, I've never been close enough to the wild ones to be able to smell them, thankfully.
I noticed the temperatures in Australia. Stay cool and hydrated, EC.
Oh my goodness!!! This must be a wonderful sight to see! Beautiful!
Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!! Peace, joy, good health and all things lovely!
And so to you, Angela.
These are beautiful creatures, aren't they?
I never knew caribou and reindeer were the same thing. Geez. Sixty something and I'm just now hearing this. I feel foolish.
Never knew about the caribou in Newfoundland.
Barbara, i didn't know it until a few years ago. It doesn't come up much in regular conversation after all.
There are lots of them, FG.
Wow! Fabulous photos! Merry Christmas Marie!
Wonderful images! Sarah x
Reneé did a great job on the photos, didn't she, Connie?
The really are, Sarah!
Oh my gosh, that's fantastic. I mean, WOW!!!!!!
I know, Reneé did a great job!
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