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Polar Bears Tag

HomePosts tagged "Polar Bears"
4 November 2025
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Around Svarlbard and into the Pack Ice

A short report of a trip circumnavigating Svarlbard, including venturing over 82 degrees north into the pack ice. Polar Bears, Whales, Seals and Birds +

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2 November 2025
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Polar Bears and the use of Thermal Cameras

My experiences using a thermal camera whilst on a trip to Svarlbard and into the Pack Ice. Dispelling a myth.

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17 July 2025
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Polar bear sightings Svalbard-is it worth it?

Hi I’m thinking of making a trip to Svalbard to try and see some polar bears. I was wondering whether it is worth it with the new distances visitors now have to keep (500m).

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9 May 2025
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Anyone want to look for polar bears, seals and more in northern Alaska?

I just got back from two trips to Baffin Island where I had great success (one trip with 10+ sightings) and massive failure (a trip with zero sightings) in seeing polar bears. I wa

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16 February 2025
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Advertising: A Cheap Way To See Polar Bears In Churchill, Canada by Train

Someone was asking me a few months back if there is a more affordable way to visit Churchill to see the bears. Well here it is. This looks like a fun trip organised by Wildlife Tra

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6 October 2026
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  1. Craig Smith on Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands6 October 2026

    PS. What camera, lens and general settings are you using?

  2. Craig Smith on Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands6 October 2026

    Yes, I agree, excellent and detailed trip report. Many thanks. Craig S (Melbourne).

  3. Jon Hall on Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands4 October 2026

    Fabulous photos and lots of great info. Thanks for doing such a through report.

  4. Tina Greenawalt on Sulawesi and the Molucca Islands3 October 2026

    Really awesome bat photos!

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