Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

I had the fantastic opportunity to photograph some of the awesome ambassadors for the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre this past week. It was a great chance to mingle and discuss the various things that they do, and get to know more about the important wildlife in our province.

The natural world as a whole, and in particular the flora and fauna of Manitoba is near and dear to my heart, which my regular readers probably can tell. Not many things bring me as much joy as being out in the wilderness photographing nature. This is why I jumped at the chance to donate to the PWRC. To do what I love, and help out a great organization.


Naira the female Burrowing Owl.




Calen the male North American Kestrel.




Kele the female North American Kestrel.




Camira the female Peregrine Falcon.




Arctic the Arctic Fox.



The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a registered charity who's aim is to treat and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife. The PWRC also runs outreach programs, in order to educate the public about important wildlife issues currently affecting the local and global environment. Their programs compliment the school curriculum and can be presented at your school, community centre or outdoor event.

You can also arrange for a special visit from one or more of their non-releasable ambassadors! These are animals who would no longer be able to survive in the wild, or who have been influenced and affected behaviourally by humans, and would present a threat to their wild counterparts, or to humans if they were to be released into the wild. This is why it is extremely important to learn about what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife BEFORE you interfere with it.

If you have any questions, or would like to donate/volunteer please contact the PWRC:

PO Box 48059
RPO Lakewood
Winnipeg, MB R2J 4A3

Phone:(204) 510-1855
Fax: (866)458-7758
E-mail: pwrcentre@gmail.com
Web:


Registered Charity 826093155RR0001


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Spring Thaw

I have a hunch that the back of Winter will break soon. I can't wait! This is a moment that probably totally eludes many readers who are not from around these parts. For those people, let me just say that there is nothing like a Winnipeg Winter. The cold lasts 5-6 months out of the year, and when the sun finally warms the ground enough for the big thaw, things move quick. The snow melts, the ice breaks up, the animals come out of their holes, and the migrant birds arrive. Loads of opportunity for those of us stricken with the photography bug! I for one can not wait for another Spring.

For the parents out there, just a reminder to have a good strong talk with your loved ones about the dangers of deep, fast, or cold water. It is very tempting for young people with not much experience to tempt fate. Please help to avert any more tragedies. We see too many of them around here.

Hopefully the thaw is slow enough to avert the big floods that are a strong possibility this year. If you have any flood related sights that you want photographed for free, drop me a line and I'll do my best to post them.

Stay safe.

Biking to the Viking (2010)

I had a chance to volunteer for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, this past weekend. The 2010 "Biking to the Viking" was a hoot. I met so many nice people, who were dedicated to helping those with MS.  It was an early morning, especially for a Saturday.  It started to rain shortly after the cyclists started to pass my rest stop.  Most of them kept on smiling and having a blast.  I think cyclists secretly revel in that type of weather.

Unfortunately it kept getting my gear wet.  Ah well, nothing was damaged, as far as I can tell.  Hopefully they have a bit better weather next year.

Canada has the highest rate of occurrence of the disease in the world.

Check out the website if you wish to volunteer, make a donation, or just want more information.

http://mssociety.ca/en/default.htm