Tideline Lookout

Following the overwintering birds to Vancouver Island, I too made my way by RV from the Kootenays to the Island for a 5-month stay. On this chilly December morning, I packed up my camera and a steamy Earl Grey tea, bound for one of my favorite birding sanctuaries at the Esquimalt Lagoon, a Pacific byway for many winter birds, including this curious Black Turnstone perched on its tideline lookout.

White-crowned Sparrow with Prized Catch

White-crowned sparrow perched on a burst of yellow blooms, caterpillar in beak.

Great Blue Heron on a Walking Path

I was thrilled to come across this great blue heron standing right on the path ahead of me, perfectly framed by the winter‑bare branches arching over the trail.

Belted Kingfisher Perched on a Barren Tree

Perched between autumn berries and winter sky, a belted kingfisher waits

Flock of Snow Geese Flying Across Airport Control Tower

During migration season, vast flocks of snow geese fill the skies with their calls. In this moment, I was fortunate to capture a smaller group in flight, framed against Vancouver’s YVR control tower, showing the striking contrast between the wild rhythm of nature and the structure of urban life.

Winter Visitors

Following the overwintering birds to Vancouver Island, I too made my way by RV from the Kootenays to the Island for a 5 month stay. On this chilly December morning, I packed up my camera and a steamy Earl Grey tea, bound for one of my favorite birding sanctuaries at the Esquimalt Lagoon, a Pacific byway for many winter birds, including this dazzling male Northern Pintail enjoying some much needed sunshine after a month of rain.

Two Perched Eagles Watching Another Bird Take Off

Two bald eagles perched on a barren tree with a JAL airplane taking off in the distance

Wing Stretch

A break in the rainy weather seems not only a reprieve to me but also to this male Northern Pintail sunning itself and giving a big wing stretchand, showing off that colorful plumage on a Victoria, BC shoreline.

Preening Pintail

A break in the rainy weather seems not only a reprieve to me but also to this male Northern Pintail, out preening and sunning itself on a Victoria, BC shoreline.

The bluest blue

Indigo Bunting, the sparrow that's bluer than the sky.

Got ya!

Green Heron fishing for food along the shores at Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON.

At the pond

The Green frog is native to Canada and has two subspecies: the bronze frog and the northern green frog.

Green Frog

The Green frog is native to Canada and has two subspecies: the bronze frog and the northern green frog.

Ebony Jewelwing

Ebony Jewelwing - this is a male - Native to Canada, is a species of broad-winged damselfly and lives near wooded streams and rivers.

Ebony Jewelwing

Ebony Jewelwing - this is a female - Native to Canada, is a species of broad-winged damselfly and lives near wooded streams and rivers.

Eastern Towhee

The Eastern Towhee is also known as chewink, joree, or joree bird. It's in fact a sparrow and native to Canada.

Distinguished, 2025

© 2025 Nicholas Wojtas. All Rights Reserved.

Nesting

Eastern Kingbird, sitting on its nest at the edge of the marsh.

Common Loon

A Common Loon glides silently on the lake.

Male House Finch 1

A brilliant male House Finch displays his colour on a Winter day.

Tideline Lookout

Following the overwintering birds to Vancouver Island, I too made my way by RV from the Kootenays to the Island for a 5-month stay. On this chilly December morning, I packed up my camera and a steamy Earl Grey tea, bound for one of my favorite birding sanctuaries at the Esquimalt Lagoon, a Pacific byway for many winter birds, including this curious Black Turnstone perched on its tideline lookout.

White-crowned Sparrow with Prized Catch

White-crowned sparrow perched on a burst of yellow blooms, caterpillar in beak.

Great Blue Heron on a Walking Path

I was thrilled to come across this great blue heron standing right on the path ahead of me, perfectly framed by the winter‑bare branches arching over the trail.

Belted Kingfisher Perched on a Barren Tree

Perched between autumn berries and winter sky, a belted kingfisher waits

Flock of Snow Geese Flying Across Airport Control Tower

During migration season, vast flocks of snow geese fill the skies with their calls. In this moment, I was fortunate to capture a smaller group in flight, framed against Vancouver’s YVR control tower, showing the striking contrast between the wild rhythm of nature and the structure of urban life.

Winter Visitors

Following the overwintering birds to Vancouver Island, I too made my way by RV from the Kootenays to the Island for a 5 month stay. On this chilly December morning, I packed up my camera and a steamy Earl Grey tea, bound for one of my favorite birding sanctuaries at the Esquimalt Lagoon, a Pacific byway for many winter birds, including this dazzling male Northern Pintail enjoying some much needed sunshine after a month of rain.

Two Perched Eagles Watching Another Bird Take Off

Two bald eagles perched on a barren tree with a JAL airplane taking off in the distance

Wing Stretch

A break in the rainy weather seems not only a reprieve to me but also to this male Northern Pintail sunning itself and giving a big wing stretchand, showing off that colorful plumage on a Victoria, BC shoreline.

Preening Pintail

A break in the rainy weather seems not only a reprieve to me but also to this male Northern Pintail, out preening and sunning itself on a Victoria, BC shoreline.

The bluest blue

Indigo Bunting, the sparrow that's bluer than the sky.

Got ya!

Green Heron fishing for food along the shores at Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, ON.

At the pond

The Green frog is native to Canada and has two subspecies: the bronze frog and the northern green frog.

Green Frog

The Green frog is native to Canada and has two subspecies: the bronze frog and the northern green frog.

Ebony Jewelwing

Ebony Jewelwing - this is a male - Native to Canada, is a species of broad-winged damselfly and lives near wooded streams and rivers.

Ebony Jewelwing

Ebony Jewelwing - this is a female - Native to Canada, is a species of broad-winged damselfly and lives near wooded streams and rivers.

Eastern Towhee

The Eastern Towhee is also known as chewink, joree, or joree bird. It's in fact a sparrow and native to Canada.

Distinguished, 2025

© 2025 Nicholas Wojtas. All Rights Reserved.

Nesting

Eastern Kingbird, sitting on its nest at the edge of the marsh.

Common Loon

A Common Loon glides silently on the lake.

Male House Finch 1

A brilliant male House Finch displays his colour on a Winter day.