Summer In Newfoundland

From time to time polar bears reach their southern-most limit when they
reach the coast of Newfoundland, especially in the spring of the year
when the arctic ice presses onto the northeast coast. This appears to
be one of those years. Polar bears have been sighted on Fogo Island and
elsewhere in Notre Dame Bay as well as on the Northern Peninsula. A
woman from Lumsden, Notre Dame Bay recently had to stop on the highway
on her way to work and wait for a polar bear to get out of the way. The
bears are in the area largely because of the harp seals that are
whelping on the ice at this time of year. It seems as though there are
more bears this year than usual. Is this just another sign of the
effects of global warming? Who knows.

Adventure Canada's cruises usually visit Newfoundland in the late summer and early fall
but mid- summer is also a great time to visit. Wildlife viewing
couldn't be better when seabird breeding is at its peak and humpback
whales are in the thousands. Why not join Dennis Minty and Antje
Springmann for their Newfoundland Close Up tour July 12-19 and
experience "the rock" at one of the finest times of year and learn to
improve your photo skills too.

For more information on Newfoundland Close Up click here