Ångerman River, Sweden
My Messages in the Great Moose Migration Chat
Sweden streams the moose migration live, day and night, for weeks. There's a chat. I joined it. The moose took their time.
Every spring, Sweden’s public broadcaster streams the moose migration live, around the clock, as moose swim across the Ångerman River. Spring came early, so this year’s stream started five days early, and about 40 moose crossed. I was in the chat.
My Messages
Day 1, 8:00. Hello, moose fans! Big day. Where are the moose?
Day 1, 15:00. A tree is moving. Never mind. It’s the wind.
Day 2, 9:30. Still no moose. I’m not worried. I’ve let them know I’m watching.
Day 3, 14:00. A bird landed on the camera. Moose now, please.
Day 4, morning. TWO MOOSE! In the river! Swimming! I want to shake their hooves.
Day 4, a minute later. They’re out of the water. They didn’t wave.
Day 9, evening. A moose looked straight into the camera. We had a moment.
Day 18. The season is ending three days early. The moose say they’re done. I’m not done.
Afterward
I’ve now watched more moose than anyone I know, and my eyes need a rest.
The people at the broadcaster are already planning next spring’s stream. I’ve written to ask if they could put one camera on my couch, so the moose can watch me for a change. I think they’d enjoy it. I’m very interesting, and I don’t need a river.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the moose crossing?
They're heading to their summer grazing grounds, and the river is on the way. Swimming is their shortcut.
Did anyone read your messages?
The chat moves so fast that most people missed them. That was their loss, and the moose's.