Part One

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Europe
  4. Norway
  5. 2011-07 Svalbard, Norway #3 with Cheesemans Ecology Safaris
  6. Part One
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  • Arctic Cottongrass
    Arctic Cottongrass
    Eriophorum scheuchzeri
    Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, July 11, 2011
    2011-07-11#0136
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Colorful Houses
    Colorful Houses
    Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, July 11, 2011
    2011-07-11#0140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pelts
    Pelts
    Could be seals harvested to feed the dogs.
    Sled Dog Facility, Svalbard, Norway, July 11, 2011
    2011-07-11#0143
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yoda
    Yoda
    Soft photo due to camera and low light.
    Sled Dog Facility, Svalbard, Norway, July 11, 2011
    2011-07-11#0146
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruge
    Ruge
    Sled Dog Facility, Svalbard, Norway, July 11, 2011
    2011-07-11#0149
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landing
    Landing
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3549
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Landing
    Landing
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3551
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hajeren
    Hajeren
    Inland lake with some ice.
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3554
    Larry L. Jackson
  • WW2 German Weather Station
    WW2 German Weather Station
    Not much is left except antenna parts.
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3557
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Rissa tridactyla
    Hajeren, Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3079
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Sandpiper
    Purple Sandpiper
    Calidris maritima
    Hajeren, Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3100
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Pioneer
    Polar Pioneer
    Our ship for this Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris trip.
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3103
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snow Bunting
    Snow Bunting
    Polectrophenax nivalis - male.
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3127
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snow Bunting
    Snow Bunting
    Polectrophenax nivalis - female.
    Signehamna, Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3134
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Glacier Face
    Glacier Face
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3566
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Glacier Face
    Glacier Face
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3569
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Pioneer
    Polar Pioneer
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3572
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kayak
    Kayak
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3576
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Rissa tridactyla
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3584
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iceberg
    Iceberg
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3593
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iceberg
    Iceberg
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3598
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zodiac
    Zodiac
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3599
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iceberg
    Iceberg
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3602
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iceberg
    Iceberg
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3610
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bearded Seal
    Bearded Seal
    Erignathus barbatus
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3623
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Fulmar
    Northern Fulmar
    Fulmarus glacialis
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3633
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Rissa tridactyla
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3639
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Rissa tridactyla
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3643
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Glaucous Gull
    Glaucous Gull
    Larus hyperboreus
    Lilliehookbreen, Svalbard, Norway, July 12, 2011
    2011-07-12#3646
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1187
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1194
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bears
    Polar Bears
    Ursus maritimus - female & cubs.
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1204
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bears
    Polar Bears
    Ursus maritimus - checking the shoreline for food of any sort.
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1214
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bears
    Polar Bears
    Ursus maritimus
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3722
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bears
    Polar Bears
    Ursus maritimus
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3729
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bears
    Polar Bears
    Ursus maritimus
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3777
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bears
    Polar Bears
    Ursus maritimus
    Reinsdyrflya, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1246
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Monaco Glacier
    Monaco Glacier
    Another ship approaching the glacier.
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3800
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Monaco Glacier
    Monaco Glacier
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3812
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Monaco Glacier
    Monaco Glacier
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3813
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Monaco Glacier
    Monaco Glacier
    Viewed from our balcony.
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3820
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Rissa tridactyla - apparently a good place to feed.
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3833
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iceberg
    Iceberg
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3841
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iceberg
    Iceberg
    Interesting shape in the iceberg.
    Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#3842
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus
    Andoyane, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1308
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus
    Andoyane, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1336
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Eider
    Common Eider
    Somateria mollissima - male.
    Andoyane, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1391
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Phalarope
    Red Phalarope
    Phalaropus fulicaria
    Andoyane, Woodfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 13, 2011
    2011-07-13#1402
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Fulmar
    Northern Fulmar
    Fulmarus glacialis
    80 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#7437
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Fulmar
    Northern Fulmar
    Fulmarus glacialis
    80 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#7439
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Breaking Ice
    Breaking Ice
    80 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#3924
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ice
    Ice
    Getting into the thicker ice.
    81 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#3947
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwake
    Black-legged Kittiwake
    Rissa tridactyla
    81 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#7452
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwake
    Black-legged Kittiwake
    Rissa tridactyla
    81 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#7468
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwake
    Black-legged Kittiwake
    Rissa tridactyla
    81 Degrees North, Svalbard, Norway, July 14, 2011
    2011-07-14#7487
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arctic Bell-heather
    Arctic Bell-heather
    Cassiope tetragona
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1421
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arctic Bell-heather
    Arctic Bell-heather
    Cassiope tetragona
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#3961
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moss Campion
    Moss Campion
    Silene acaulis
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1428
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Alpine Bistort
    Alpine Bistort
    Polygonum viviparum
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1431
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fringed Sandwort
    Fringed Sandwort
    Arenaria pseudofrigida
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1435
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nodding Saxifrage
    Nodding Saxifrage
    Saxifraga cernua
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1439
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arctic Mouse-ear Chickweed
    Arctic Mouse-ear Chickweed
    Cerastium arcticum
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1440
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hairy Lousewort
    Hairy Lousewort
    Pedicularis hirsuta
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1442
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow Arctic Whitlow-grass
    Yellow Arctic Whitlow-grass
    Draba bellii
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1444
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Saxifrage
    Purple Saxifrage
    Saxifraga oppositifolia
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1445
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whiplash Saxifrage
    Whiplash Saxifrage
    Saxifraga flagellaris
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1455
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fringed Sandwort
    Fringed Sandwort
    Arenaria pseudofrigida
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1456
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tufted Cinquefoil
    Tufted Cinquefoil
    Potentilla pulchella
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#3975
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Snow Buttercup
    Snow Buttercup
    Ranunculus nivalis
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1460
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pygmy Buttercup
    Pygmy Buttercup
    Ranunculus pygmaeus
    Faksevagen, Lomfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1461
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - After spotting this distant male, the ship parked to see if the bear would approach.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1469
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - The bear was a mile away when spotted but covered the distance very quickly.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1473
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - Surprisingly, the bear walked right up to the ship.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#3977
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - male.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#3990
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - with some reflection.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1480
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - male.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1493
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Polar Bear
    Polar Bear
    Ursus maritimus - having a close look at the ship.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#1522
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Glaucous Gull
    Glaucous Gull
    Larus hyperboreus - in falling snow.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#7544
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwake
    Black-legged Kittiwake
    Rissa tridactyla - in falling snow.
    Palanderbukta, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 15, 2011
    2011-07-15#7561
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murre
    Thick-billed Murre
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7632
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murre
    Thick-billed Murre
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7640
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murre
    Thick-billed Murre
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7656
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murres
    Thick-billed Murres
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7665
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murre
    Thick-billed Murre
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Alkefjellet
    Alkefjellet
    The cliffs are covered with nesting Thick-billed Murres and a few other birds.
    Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7690
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Austfonna Ice Cap
    Austfonna Ice Cap
    This island of the archipelago has a large ice cap.
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#7694
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waterfall
    Waterfall
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1535
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Alkefjellet
    Alkefjellet
    Every ledge has nesting birds.
    Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#3994
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Alkefjellet
    Alkefjellet
    Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1565
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murre
    Thick-billed Murre
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1569
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murre
    Thick-billed Murre
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1599
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thick-billed Murres
    Thick-billed Murres
    Uria lomvia
    Alkefjellet, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1603
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1658
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Photographers
    Photographers
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#3997
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#4003
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ice
    Ice
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#4005
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1691
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1705
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus
    Svarlberget, Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway, July 16, 2011
    2011-07-16#1708
    Larry L. Jackson