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Churchill Wildlife Count 2015

Nov 30, 2015

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Below is our list of top ten wildlife sightings recorded in 2015. For comparison, check out our 2014 Top Ten List.

 

Top Ten Wildlife Sightings in 2015

1. Polar Bears: 430
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2. Snow Bunting*: 250+

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3. Willow Ptarmigan: 90

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4. Snowy Owl: 33

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5. Snow Goose: 31

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6. Canada Goose: 21

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7. Tundra Swan: 18

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8. Sandhill Crane: 16

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9. Arctic Fox: 12

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10. Arctic Hare: 8

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©Doug Ross

Honourable Mention: Gyr Falcon - 5

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*Often these birds fly in flocks that are too large to count, so our guides and drivers give a rough estimate of numbers rather than an exact number. 

Main image: © Jim Baldwin

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