The Launch

A short eared owl launches for its next meal.

Orca

Like a submarine emerging from the depths

An Uncommon Gathering

A group of American white pelicans rests on a driftwood log along the British Columbia coast as the sun sets behind them. Uncommon visitors to the ocean shore, their presence made the encounter particularly memorable. The warm evening light and calm water combined to create a quiet moment that showcased both the beauty of the species and the diversity of BC's coastal wildlife.

Give me an L

A short eared owl flies through the marsh cheering for the team that begins with L. Seriously, the owl is hunting for its next meal.

Humpback breaching

Full send from this guy in the Salish sea!

Patience

I call this one patience not for the shot but for the fact we hung out in the Marsh for over 7 hours, sitting quietly waiting for that right shot. Photography can require many hours of just sitting and waiting. When you finally get the shot you wanted it makes it all worth while. My feet and hands were cold but I waited until the owl landed perfectly on the perch before me.

Dinner

While exploring Bowron Lakes Provincial Park, I spent several days watching a bull moose feeding in the shallow water along the lakeshore. Moose are well adapted to aquatic habitats and often forage on submerged vegetation during the warmer months. When the moose lifted its head and shoulders from the water, the calm surface was briefly broken by a powerful reminder of the animal's immense size. The scene captured both the quiet beauty of Bowron Lakes and the enduring presence of one of Canada's most iconic wildlife species.

At Dusk

A short eared owl takes in the last light of the day. The Marsh has become quiet but maybe there is atleast one more meal, one more vole to be caught.

Tight Grip

Talons lock in to the top of a branch to keep the owl balanced. A good view of the marsh before it will help the owl find its next meal

Ready to Launch

A short eared owl prepares itself to launch at the sound it hears beneath the marsh floor.

Perfectly Perched

A short eared owl slets a good perch to overlook the marsh. Keeping an eye on the marsh floor, looking and listening carefuly for its next meal.

The King

I spent hours sitting near a beaver pond to get the perfect shot of this Belted king fisher and yet when I got the moment it was out of focus, this image is my second favourite among the shots that day

The Scream

A short eared owl lets all the other owls in the sky know, that this hunting spot belongs to them.

The Raw Reality of Circle of life

This photo shows the excellent hunt done by the red fox with two hares in between his jaws

water Drip and an Owl

If you look really carefuly, just under the owl you can see a water drip from the melted frost of the morning. The water drip has caught the reflection of the sky. Something I had no idea I caught until i got home and reviewed my photos of the day on the computer

Shake shake shake it off

A short eared owl gives a good shake after some preening

Morning Frost

A short eared owl sits and waits for the sun to warm the marsh. Voles are on the menu this early morning.

Morning Glory

A short eared owl enjoys the warmth of the early morning sun. Soon it will hunt for breakfast.

Confrontation At The Hummingbird Feeder 1

A standoff between a male Rufous Hummingbird and a female Rufous Hummingbird at the feeder.

Morning Glow

A short eared owl enjoys the warmth of the sunrise while perched on a stick in the marsh.

The Launch

A short eared owl launches for its next meal.

Orca

Like a submarine emerging from the depths

An Uncommon Gathering

A group of American white pelicans rests on a driftwood log along the British Columbia coast as the sun sets behind them. Uncommon visitors to the ocean shore, their presence made the encounter particularly memorable. The warm evening light and calm water combined to create a quiet moment that showcased both the beauty of the species and the diversity of BC's coastal wildlife.

Give me an L

A short eared owl flies through the marsh cheering for the team that begins with L. Seriously, the owl is hunting for its next meal.

Humpback breaching

Full send from this guy in the Salish sea!

Patience

I call this one patience not for the shot but for the fact we hung out in the Marsh for over 7 hours, sitting quietly waiting for that right shot. Photography can require many hours of just sitting and waiting. When you finally get the shot you wanted it makes it all worth while. My feet and hands were cold but I waited until the owl landed perfectly on the perch before me.

Dinner

While exploring Bowron Lakes Provincial Park, I spent several days watching a bull moose feeding in the shallow water along the lakeshore. Moose are well adapted to aquatic habitats and often forage on submerged vegetation during the warmer months. When the moose lifted its head and shoulders from the water, the calm surface was briefly broken by a powerful reminder of the animal's immense size. The scene captured both the quiet beauty of Bowron Lakes and the enduring presence of one of Canada's most iconic wildlife species.

At Dusk

A short eared owl takes in the last light of the day. The Marsh has become quiet but maybe there is atleast one more meal, one more vole to be caught.

Tight Grip

Talons lock in to the top of a branch to keep the owl balanced. A good view of the marsh before it will help the owl find its next meal

Ready to Launch

A short eared owl prepares itself to launch at the sound it hears beneath the marsh floor.

Perfectly Perched

A short eared owl slets a good perch to overlook the marsh. Keeping an eye on the marsh floor, looking and listening carefuly for its next meal.

The King

I spent hours sitting near a beaver pond to get the perfect shot of this Belted king fisher and yet when I got the moment it was out of focus, this image is my second favourite among the shots that day

The Scream

A short eared owl lets all the other owls in the sky know, that this hunting spot belongs to them.

The Raw Reality of Circle of life

This photo shows the excellent hunt done by the red fox with two hares in between his jaws

water Drip and an Owl

If you look really carefuly, just under the owl you can see a water drip from the melted frost of the morning. The water drip has caught the reflection of the sky. Something I had no idea I caught until i got home and reviewed my photos of the day on the computer

Shake shake shake it off

A short eared owl gives a good shake after some preening

Morning Frost

A short eared owl sits and waits for the sun to warm the marsh. Voles are on the menu this early morning.

Morning Glory

A short eared owl enjoys the warmth of the early morning sun. Soon it will hunt for breakfast.

Confrontation At The Hummingbird Feeder 1

A standoff between a male Rufous Hummingbird and a female Rufous Hummingbird at the feeder.

Morning Glow

A short eared owl enjoys the warmth of the sunrise while perched on a stick in the marsh.