Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 17) Yukon Wildlife From ground squirrels to grizzlies, watching wildlife is often the highlight of a trip to the Yukon. With twice as many moose as people, the Yukon is truly wild! Yukon enjoys many special Northern species uncommon or not found in lower latitudes. Wildlife enthusiasts delight in seeing moose, mountain goats, Dall’s and Fannin’s sheep, as well as Arctic alpine flowers and butterflies. Watching the antics of marmots, pikas, porcupines and red foxes may be a highlight of your trip. Grizzly bears, caribou, elk, bison, peregrine falcons and millions of migratory birds also make the territory their home. As you plan your Yukon vacation, use Yukon’s Wildlife Viewing Guide to help prepare for your trip. To receive your free copy of Yukon’s Wildlife Viewing Guide, visit www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity/wildlifeviewing.php or call the Yukon Department of Environment at 1-867-667-8291. Find out where, when and how to see wildlife along Yukon roads. This handy guide lists wildlife viewing sites and trails, and includes species descriptions, maps, viewing tips and other information to help you safely watch and learn about Yukon’s wildlife. Whether you’re an ardent birder or a casual wildlife watcher, the Yukon’s community of wildlife will impress you. Let the wildlife show begin! KEEP A SHArP EYE ouT For THESE YuKoN SPECiES: • Arctic ground squirrels – Spot these familiar sentinels near roadside burrows during Yukon’s long summer days. • Northern and migratory birds – In summer, watch for harlequin duck, northern hawk owl, wandering tattler, gyrfalcon, trumpeter swan, sandhill crane and more. Look for three kinds of ptarmigan that live in the Yukon year-round. • Arctic and alpine flowers and butterflies – In June and July, behold a colourful bounty of tiny flowers and butterflies – some seen only in Yukon. • Porcupine caribou – View the herd on a summertime rafting trip in Ivvavik National Park, or watch for caribou in early winter along the Dempster Highway. • Pikas and hoary marmots – Listen for the pika peeps and marmot whistles on Keno Hill and other rocky alpine slopes. To learn more about Yukon wildlife viewing opportunities and events and to receive your free copy of Yukon’s Wildlife Viewing Guide visit www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity/wildlifeviewing.php or call the Yukon Department of Environment at 1-867-667-8291. the mountains and wildlife are Breathtaking. george and sally doerscH, cenTral PoinT, oregon, usa Gyrfalcon, Bonnet Plume River Valley – photo by Jannik Schou travelyukon.com 17 http://www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity/wildlifeviewing.php http://www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity/wildlifeviewing.php http://www.travelyukon.com
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