Dr. Heather Hinam π π¨π¦
@secondnaturemb.bsky.social
Naturalist, writer, artist, and educator with a Ph.D. in Ecology. I make interpretive signs, illustrations, murals, and books. Sometimes, I chase polar bears and belugas. #scicomm #sciart http://www.discoversecondnature.ca
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Hi Everyone!
I'm Heather. A lot of new people have joined me in the last 24 hours so I thought I'd answer some frequently-asked questions.
1. Where do you live? - I live in Manitoba, Canada in a provincial park on Lake Winnipeg. It is a wild area of the boreal forest, but not remote. 1/
I'm Heather. A lot of new people have joined me in the last 24 hours so I thought I'd answer some frequently-asked questions.
1. Where do you live? - I live in Manitoba, Canada in a provincial park on Lake Winnipeg. It is a wild area of the boreal forest, but not remote. 1/
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It pays to look up. I found this adorable guy sound asleep several meters up in an old tree. Never once cracked an eyelid. #mammals πΏ
February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
It pays to look up. I found this adorable guy sound asleep several meters up in an old tree. Never once cracked an eyelid. #mammals πΏ
He'd lost three other cows than the one we saved the week before, so it was definitely in his interest. He was also just a nice guy :)
February 10, 2026 at 2:07 AM
He'd lost three other cows than the one we saved the week before, so it was definitely in his interest. He was also just a nice guy :)
I know that a few always stick around all winter, but I never expect to see a robin before April. This was one of two that were hanging out in Winnipeg. #birds πΏ
February 10, 2026 at 2:06 AM
I know that a few always stick around all winter, but I never expect to see a robin before April. This was one of two that were hanging out in Winnipeg. #birds πΏ
It started with a dairy cow we found the week before. We found the farmer and got her out. A week later, we found this poor girl. We went back to get the farmer because I can't lift a moose on my own anymore than a cow. After this, the farmer fenced off this and the other holes in the forest.
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 AM
It started with a dairy cow we found the week before. We found the farmer and got her out. A week later, we found this poor girl. We went back to get the farmer because I can't lift a moose on my own anymore than a cow. After this, the farmer fenced off this and the other holes in the forest.
I rescued a moose once. She had fallen into an open pit well and couldnβt get out on her own. It took three people and a rope to pull her out. She was pretty calm for the whole thing. We took the rope off, and she trotted off with a pat on the rump.
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 AM
I rescued a moose once. She had fallen into an open pit well and couldnβt get out on her own. It took three people and a rope to pull her out. She was pretty calm for the whole thing. We took the rope off, and she trotted off with a pat on the rump.
I wish there was something I could do to help, but know Iβm thinking about you and hoping the treatment plan helps.
a brown bear and a white bear are kissing each other on the cheeks .
ALT: a brown bear and a white bear are kissing each other on the cheeks .
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February 10, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I wish there was something I could do to help, but know Iβm thinking about you and hoping the treatment plan helps.
That's wonderful!
February 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
That's wonderful!
You can find the course registration here. www.mcnallyrobinson.com/classes You just have to search my name :)
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February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
You can find the course registration here. www.mcnallyrobinson.com/classes You just have to search my name :)
Sorry for the delay, Jim. You want something with a fair amount of tooth so it can take multiple layers. I recommend either Bristol paper or hot press watercolour paper. Something smooth and relatively heavy.
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Sorry for the delay, Jim. You want something with a fair amount of tooth so it can take multiple layers. I recommend either Bristol paper or hot press watercolour paper. Something smooth and relatively heavy.
The original sailed into Hudson Bay. I can't even imagine.
February 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
The original sailed into Hudson Bay. I can't even imagine.
Yes, for the most part.
February 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Yes, for the most part.
That's awesome! This one was much harder to see. I was worried I was going to wake him up with all my bumbling around in the snow.
February 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
That's awesome! This one was much harder to see. I was worried I was going to wake him up with all my bumbling around in the snow.
I was pretty excited when I spotted a little arm sticking out of the crotch of the tree :)
February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I was pretty excited when I spotted a little arm sticking out of the crotch of the tree :)
It was pretty special, thanks. I was worried my bumbling around looking for a clear shot would wake him up.
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It was pretty special, thanks. I was worried my bumbling around looking for a clear shot would wake him up.
It pays to look up. I found this adorable guy sound asleep several meters up in an old tree. Never once cracked an eyelid. #mammals πΏ
February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
It pays to look up. I found this adorable guy sound asleep several meters up in an old tree. Never once cracked an eyelid. #mammals πΏ
Thanks, Glen :)
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Thanks, Glen :)
Thank you :)
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Thank you :)
Always. That's why I have a membership even though I don't live in the city :)
February 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Always. That's why I have a membership even though I don't live in the city :)
I can see it π
February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I can see it π
I'm late to the party (it's been a busy weekend) but I had to post at least one #SuperbOwl before calling it a day :) #birds πΏ
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I'm late to the party (it's been a busy weekend) but I had to post at least one #SuperbOwl before calling it a day :) #birds πΏ
Iβll have to try and find it on YouTube. I donβt have television.
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Iβll have to try and find it on YouTube. I donβt have television.
Iβm a big fan of one of the new warming hut installations along the Nestaweya river trail in #Winnipeg. I always love it when someone makes one out of snow.
February 9, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Iβm a big fan of one of the new warming hut installations along the Nestaweya river trail in #Winnipeg. I always love it when someone makes one out of snow.
That is a superb owl, Glen π
February 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
That is a superb owl, Glen π