Ninstints, on Sgang Gwaay
Ninstints
Ninstints
Ninstints on SGang Gwaay
Ochre Starfish [Pisaster spp]
Intertidal zones
Bat stars [Patiria miniata]
Red Spiny Sea Urchin [Mesocentrotus franciscanus]
Harbour Seal [Phoca vitulina] in Kelp
Pigeon Guillemots [Cepphus columba]
Ochre Sea Stars [Pisaster ocraceus] at low tide
California Sea Lions [Z. californianus] and Steller Sea Lion [E. jubatus]
Ninstints
SGang Gwaay Llanagaay (Ninstints)
Remnants of long house at Ninstints
SGang Gwaay Llanagaay (Ninstints)
Indigenous Gwaii Haanas NP protectors
Local indigenous men rotate staying different cabins throughout Gwaii Haanas NP Reserve This way, they can keep and eye on things, and make sure visitors show proper respect for the contents of the Park, and don't vandalize anything or take any souvenirs.
Watchman Dogfish Shark (yellow cedar)
modern Haida long house
Beach Pebble abstract
Sgang Gwaay
Mist in the early Morning Light
Black Tailed Deer - one of the last ones
In 2017, the Canadian government started a cull of Black Tailed deer from 4 islands in Gwaii Haanas. This is continuing in 2018. Its meant to eliminate browsing pressure on many plants, including western red cedar. The deer were introduced around 1900 to stimulate a hunting industry.
Massive Fogbank
Temperate Rainforest