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This is the 2nd time Michelle has visited Sable Island with us. The first in 2019 by ship. It's an honour to have her as one of Canada's top artists join our adventures and she's such a joy to be around. Thanks Michelle. Check out her works at https://www.michellegrant.ca/
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Parenting on Sable Island NPR. Wonderful photos by Kattuk guide of parents and foals doing their thing on our September 5th visit. We were lucky have many foals born on the island this spring and summer, one as recent as a few weeks ago. All appear to be doing well.
Solitude is something often missing in outdoor spaces these days. When we visit Sable Island in our little group of 7 or 8, we're typically the only visitors on the island outside of researchers and park staff. It's a wonderful feeling to look in all directions and only see wildlife, grasses and waves.
Just one spot remains on "Sharkey Week". Visit Sable Island National Park Reserve with guide and world renoun photogrpaher Sandy Sharkey Photography
Last minute cancellation! One spot has opened up to join me and a small group on Nova Scotia's Sable Island, Sept 28th! Experience some of the most beautiful wild horses in the world, on a pristine island in the Atlantic Ocean! You can nab the last spot by clicking here: https://www.kattukexpeditions.com/event-details/sable-island-npr-with-sandy-sharkey-fixed-wing-day-sunset-september-28th-29th-backup
We have just one fixed-wing Sable Island Day & Sunset seat available for 2024 and the trip is being led by Sandy Sharkey!
You can book here: https://www.kattukexpeditions.com/event-details/sable-island-npr-with-sandy-sharkey-fixed-wing-day-sunset-september-28th-29th-backup
And read the detials / pricing of the adventure here:https://www.kattukexpeditions.com/sableislandbyplane
This special opportunity won't last long.
A full day of guided exploration of Sable Island National Park. Gateway Terminal 645 Pratt and Whitney Dr, Goffs, NS B2T 0H4 . Max group size 6. Cost $2,750 CDN per person + HST Early booking before March 1st save $250 per person
Today's group of adventurers with big smiles :) enjoying a sunny day on Sable Island NPR
Kattuk Sable guide Lauren and guests enjoying a great lunch today made by the folks at on a warm beautiful day on the island.
A few photos from our August 31st visit to Sable Island National Park Reserve. We had sunny skies, warm but comfortable temperatures and light breezes, a perfect beach day!
Another wonderful group of guests embraced all aspects of this special place. Huge thanks to them, Sarah with Parks Canada, Zoe with Sable Island Institute for taking time with our group , Debbie with Sable Aviation 44 60 Inc. and The 5K Cafe for the great lunches.
Photos: Fred Stillman taken at a distance of 20m with zoom lens
While it's difficult to beat a sunny day on Sable Island National Park Reserve, my prefercence is often the foggy, misty days for photography. I remember during a small ship trip in 2019 with Deb Garside, Michelle Grant, Bev Petit, Darlene, Bev B, Theresa R and others, I exclaimed upon our arrival at 5am "on no, it's foggy!" and I got the look and heard... "Oh Fred.... foggy is GOOD!" and I realised quickly why.
On August 21st this year, we were lucky the fog didn't roll in until after we arrived and gave us a opportunity few visitors get to experience. While the fog at Sable hinders travel at times, it also creates a mystique there unlike anything I've ever expereinced. Photos below are from August 21st, 2024.
Photos: Fred Stillman taken from a distance of 20m with max 600mm zoom (Sony RX10 M4)
A few photos from our August 29th visit to Sable Island National Park Reserve. Big thanks to our wonderful guests, Zoe with the Sable Island Institute , Vision Air Services Inc. for the flight there and back , Sarah with Parks Canada, The 5K Cafe for the great lunches and Muir Hotel Halifax for joining the adventure.
Photos: Fred Stillman
Say’s Phoebe on Sable, today, August 30. This western species was first reported on the Island in September 1974 by Ian McLaren. During 1993 to 2023, 5 were recorded, all between August 31 and October 1. However, it’s likely that others have been sighted by visitors and/or researchers. In “All the Birds of Nova Scotia” (2012) Ian McLaren noted that this bird is a rare but regular vagrant in Nova Scotia. Photo Zoe Lucas. For more about Sable Island: https://sableislandinstitute.org/
Two foals from the same family band near the mummichog ponds at Sable Island yesterday afternoon.
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Our August 24th visit to Sable Island National Park Reserve was a special one indeed. Our adventurous guests embraced the "wilder" side of Sable at Bald Dune in the sun and wind, using only the plane as a base and its wing for shade.
Big thanks to Sarah at Parks Canada and Debbie at Sable Aviation 44 60 Inc. , Garry Donaldson who led the trip and took such wonderful photos and of course Zoe with the Sable Island Institute for greeting the group and talking about some of the imprtant work her organization does.
Photos: Garry Donaldson
*** UPDATE: this issue of Canadian Geographic has been re-stocked and you can now order a copy for delivery to your home. Link to order in comments below.
I've received many inquiries about purchasing this issue of Canadian Geographic. Thank you all for the kind comments, it's such an honor to have the the Alberta wild horse cover photo and other wild horse images attached to the story. Whether you live in the U.S. or Canada, you can order the magazine online and it will be shipped to your door. The link to order is at the top of the comments section below.
Thank you so much!
Wild horses in the fog & ocean spray on Sable Island's south beach. August 21st by
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A boy and his mom on Sable Island NPR. August 21st.
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Lunch under the wing of a plane on Sable Island NPR. Today's guests enjoying a delicious lunch from under the wing of Sable Aviation 44 60 Inc.
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Today's group boarding the islander at Sable Aviation en route to Sable Island NPR. Today's tour led by Garry Donaldson and they're headed to Bald Dune! Sable's tallest and highest point on the island.
Yesterday turned foggy quickly after we landed at Sable Island National Park Reserve. The fog combined with the seaspray from leftover seas from Ernesto made for a very interesting day on the island. It was muggy (to say the least), with very little wind and about 26 degrees celcius. It helped get some interesting photos. Big thanks to our guests who truly embraced all aspects of the island, to Vision Air Services Inc. for getting us there and back safely, Zoe at Sable Island Institute, The 5K Cafe for the deleicious lunch, and of course Sarah at Parks Canada for her assistance with everything.
All photos by Fred Stillman taken with a zoom lens at a distance of more than 20m
Please join me in congratulating Sandy Sharkey!
I can finally share my news!
I'm greatly honored to have an Alberta wild horse image gracing the cover of the latest issue of Canadian Geographic .
Almost a year ago, Canadian Geographic offered me a photographic assignment for a story about Alberta wild horses.
The story would be written by journalist Monica Kidd. I had no input into the story itself- I was tasked with providing just the imagery.
But I knew that my good friend Darrell Glover (founder of Help Alberta Wildies Society) had spent a day with the writer, taking her into the back country to experience the wild horses firsthand. As a result, Darrell figures prominently in the article with fact-based defenses of the horses.
There's also beautiful insight from Corleigh Powderface, a forensic anthropologist and Indigenous traditional historian. Her story about the importance of these sacred spirit horses to the Nakoda people brought tears to my eyes.
The future for Alberta wild horses is uncertain; in the interests of balanced journalism, the opinions of wild horse detractors are included in the article. Wild horse advocates are bracing for negative actions that might result from the Alberta government's new 'management framework', created under pressure from public lands ranchers.
For that reason, the timing of this cover story is excellent. Awareness is key to the future for Alberta's historic wild horses and their right to exist in the wilderness as they have for hundreds of years. Much gratitude to Canadian Geographic.
The wild stallion featured on the cover had just battled two other stallions who were vying for his mares. He struck this victorious pose and I was fortunate to capture the moment.
Wild stallions will fight for what's important. It's my hope that we do the same, and add our voices to the protection of these magnificent animals.
This issue of Canadian Geographic is now available on newsstands.
I hope you can pick up a copy!
Thanks everyone!
We have had a lot of interest in our latest expedition that includes a zodiac whale watching and nature tour of the Cape Breton Highlands, especically for the incredible pilot whales we've seen. For more information on these incredible mammals check out https://www.facebook.com/pilotwhalesofcanada
A research program focusing on the behavioural ecology of long-finned pilot whales in Canadian waters.
More great photos by Garry Donaldson who led our August 8th visit to Sable Island National Park Reserve. Big thanks to our adventurous guests, the Sable Island Institute, Parks Canada, Vision Air Services Inc., Muir Hotel Halifax and The 5K Cafe
Seals, bald eagles, sea caves, beaches and whales are just some of the things you'll see on this Cape Breton Highlands by Air & Sea expedition.
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A few pilot and minke whale photos from our August 15th adventure with Captain Mark in Pleasant Bay. This incredible zodiac trip is part of our latest Cape Breton Highlands by Air & Sea expedition that combines flying along the world famous Cabot Trail highlands with .helicopters and a zodiac tour of the unseen shore of the highlands. We often see whales, seals, seabirds, sea caves, towering cliffs and hidden beaches. You can combine this experience with a stay at
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A few pilot and minke whale photos from last eve with Captain Zodiac Whale Cruise in Cheticamp. Mark's is a top-notch opeartion, one of the best tours in Nova Scotia, and I'll be packaging it with Kattuk Expeditions and Vision Air Services Inc. in a new Cape Breton Highlands expedition.
We had a wonderful group travel to Sable Island on Wednesday, August 7th. After landing, mist and light rian arrived and the group (and guide) embraced the weather realizing what a rare experience is was to visit in those conditions. This trip was led by Garry Donaldson who took some incredible photos throughout the day.
Big thanks to Vision Air Services Inc., Zoe at Sable Island Institute Parks Canada and The 5K Cafe for the awesome lunches.
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays to one and all. Thanks to all of our 2023 guests to Sable Island National Park Reserve. Also to Parks Canada , Vision Air Services Inc. Sable Island Institute and The 5K Cafe and Sandy Sharkey Photography for contributing to our tours this year.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're excited to announce a big Holiday sale on our Winter on Sable Island tours. Save $1000 per couple ($500 per person) offer is available until December 31st. Use the following codes when booking on our website: The codes are: Jan 23rd trip - WINTERSABLEJAN23 Jan 26th trip - WINTERSABLEJAN26 Feb 1st trip - WINTERSABLEFEB01 Trip details on our website.
There is an artist amongst the seals at Sable Island National Park Reserve :)
A living Portuguese Man O'war jellyfish on Sable Island's south beach today, seconds before it was carried away by the tide. #manowar #portuguesemanowar #sableisland #novascotia
Today at Sable Island was nothing short of spectacular. Wonderful guests, incredible wildlife and scenery. Special thanks to @visionair.helicopters and Zoe from @sable_institute. A few spots remain for 2023 tours. See our website for details. #sableisland #novascotia #visitnovascotia
Our Deluxe Coastal Islands kayak tour begins in this spectacular location. #seakayak #novascotia #halifax #deluxe
Happy May long weekend! As we spring into spring, we have some big announcements coming next week and are getting super excited about our first Sable Island NPR trip of the year on June 8th in partnership with Parks Canada and Vision Air Services Inc. Stay tuned for the exciting news and enjoy the weekend.
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