pine grosbeak

I feed a dozen pine grosbeak this year, I might not see them for a few years since they don't come around very often.

Sizerin flammé

Je me suis installé 2 mètres de la mangeoire et pris cette photo en mode manuel, incluant le focus manuel car, ils sont trop vite.

Untitled Design

Untitled Design

Red Fox

Red fox napping in the deep snow.

American White Pelican

This White Pelican paddled along the shore in the light morning fog.

Hidden in Cedar

Cedar trees provide essential winter habitat and protection for long-eared owls. These dense evergreens offer cover during daylight hours, helping owls conserve energy and avoid disturbance in harsh winter conditions. As cedar habitats continue to be cut or removed, protecting what remains is critical, not just for owls, but for many species that rely on year-round conifer cover.

Ontario Grasslands Hunt

Short-eared Owl hunting low over Ontario grasslands. Unlike many owls that perch and wait, short-eared owls fly low and slow, listening for movement beneath winter grasses. These open fields aren’t just empty space, they’re critical hunting habitat, and we need them now more than ever! Grasslands may look quiet in February, but they’re full of life. 🌱 A simple way to help? Avoid using rodenticides, they can harm owls and other wildlife that naturally control rodents. Protecting their habitat and avoiding toxins go hand in hand for a healthier ecosystem

A Forest Phantom and a Call for Conservation

Ontario’s Great Grey Owl is a master of the boreal forest, perfectly adapted to dense coniferous and mixed forests with open understories. Its enormous facial disc and asymmetrical ears let it detect small mammals like voles and squirrels even beneath deep snow, while soft, serrated wing feathers allow near-silent flight. Patient hunting and precise perching make it one of the most elusive and captivating predators in Canada’s northern forests. Observing this creature is a privilege, and doing so ethically is essential to preserving its natural behaviour and habitat. Habitat loss remains the greatest threat to Great Grey Owls in Canada. Logging, land development, and fragmentation of old-growth forests reduce nesting sites and hunting grounds, making populations highly vulnerable. Protecting mature forests, respecting seasonal activity patterns, and avoiding any attempts to lure or bait these owls is critical for their survival. Ethical photography, observing from a distance, minimizing time near the bird, and leaving no trace ensures these forest phantoms can thrive while allowing photographers to document their majesty responsibly. Through my photography, I hope to reach others, share the story of these remarkable species, and inspire action so that we can protect them and the wild places they rely on for generations to come.

A Forest Phantom and a Call for Conservation

Ontario’s Great Grey Owl is a master of the boreal forest, perfectly adapted to dense coniferous and mixed forests with open understories. Its enormous facial disc and asymmetrical ears let it detect small mammals like voles and squirrels even beneath deep snow, while soft, serrated wing feathers allow near-silent flight. Patient hunting and precise perching make it one of the most elusive and captivating predators in Canada’s northern forests. Observing this creature is a privilege, and doing so ethically is essential to preserving its natural behaviour and habitat. Habitat loss remains the greatest threat to Great Grey Owls in Canada. Logging, land development, and fragmentation of old-growth forests reduce nesting sites and hunting grounds, making populations highly vulnerable. Protecting mature forests, respecting seasonal activity patterns, and avoiding any attempts to lure or bait these owls is critical for their survival. Ethical photography, observing from a distance, minimizing time near the bird, and leaving no trace ensures these forest phantoms can thrive while allowing photographers to document their majesty responsibly. Through my photography, I hope to reach others, share the story of these remarkable species, and inspire action so that we can protect them and the wild places they rely on for generations to come.

A Forest Phantom and a Call for Conservation

Ontario’s Great Grey Owl is a master of the boreal forest, perfectly adapted to dense coniferous and mixed forests with open understories. Its enormous facial disc and asymmetrical ears let it detect small mammals like voles and squirrels even beneath deep snow, while soft, serrated wing feathers allow near-silent flight. Patient hunting and precise perching make it one of the most elusive and captivating predators in Canada’s northern forests. Observing this creature is a privilege, and doing so ethically is essential to preserving its natural behaviour and habitat. Habitat loss remains the greatest threat to Great Grey Owls in Canada. Logging, land development, and fragmentation of old-growth forests reduce nesting sites and hunting grounds, making populations highly vulnerable. Protecting mature forests, respecting seasonal activity patterns, and avoiding any attempts to lure or bait these owls is critical for their survival. Ethical photography, observing from a distance, minimizing time near the bird, and leaving no trace ensures these forest phantoms can thrive while allowing photographers to document their majesty responsibly. Through my photography, I hope to reach others, share the story of these remarkable species, and inspire action so that we can protect them and the wild places they rely on for generations to come.

Snowy Owl

Went for a drive to try spot the Snowy's and after a few hours was about to give up & then there she was! A large gal basking in the sun - wont be long before she is on her way for the season.

Autumn rain

A rainy autumn day near Canmore Alberta

Autumn rain

A rainy autumn day near Canmore Alberta

Autumn rain

A rainy autumn day near Canmore Alberta

Still Winter

Some nice winter scenes from Montreal

Still Winter

Some nice winter scenes from Montreal

Still winter

Some nice winter scenes from Montreal

Lone Drake

Mallard

pine grosbeak

I feed a dozen pine grosbeak this year, I might not see them for a few years since they don't come around very often.

Sizerin flammé

Je me suis installé 2 mètres de la mangeoire et pris cette photo en mode manuel, incluant le focus manuel car, ils sont trop vite.

Untitled Design

Untitled Design

Red Fox

Red fox napping in the deep snow.

American White Pelican

This White Pelican paddled along the shore in the light morning fog.

Hidden in Cedar

Cedar trees provide essential winter habitat and protection for long-eared owls. These dense evergreens offer cover during daylight hours, helping owls conserve energy and avoid disturbance in harsh winter conditions. As cedar habitats continue to be cut or removed, protecting what remains is critical, not just for owls, but for many species that rely on year-round conifer cover.

Ontario Grasslands Hunt

Short-eared Owl hunting low over Ontario grasslands. Unlike many owls that perch and wait, short-eared owls fly low and slow, listening for movement beneath winter grasses. These open fields aren’t just empty space, they’re critical hunting habitat, and we need them now more than ever! Grasslands may look quiet in February, but they’re full of life. 🌱 A simple way to help? Avoid using rodenticides, they can harm owls and other wildlife that naturally control rodents. Protecting their habitat and avoiding toxins go hand in hand for a healthier ecosystem

A Forest Phantom and a Call for Conservation

Ontario’s Great Grey Owl is a master of the boreal forest, perfectly adapted to dense coniferous and mixed forests with open understories. Its enormous facial disc and asymmetrical ears let it detect small mammals like voles and squirrels even beneath deep snow, while soft, serrated wing feathers allow near-silent flight. Patient hunting and precise perching make it one of the most elusive and captivating predators in Canada’s northern forests. Observing this creature is a privilege, and doing so ethically is essential to preserving its natural behaviour and habitat. Habitat loss remains the greatest threat to Great Grey Owls in Canada. Logging, land development, and fragmentation of old-growth forests reduce nesting sites and hunting grounds, making populations highly vulnerable. Protecting mature forests, respecting seasonal activity patterns, and avoiding any attempts to lure or bait these owls is critical for their survival. Ethical photography, observing from a distance, minimizing time near the bird, and leaving no trace ensures these forest phantoms can thrive while allowing photographers to document their majesty responsibly. Through my photography, I hope to reach others, share the story of these remarkable species, and inspire action so that we can protect them and the wild places they rely on for generations to come.

A Forest Phantom and a Call for Conservation

Ontario’s Great Grey Owl is a master of the boreal forest, perfectly adapted to dense coniferous and mixed forests with open understories. Its enormous facial disc and asymmetrical ears let it detect small mammals like voles and squirrels even beneath deep snow, while soft, serrated wing feathers allow near-silent flight. Patient hunting and precise perching make it one of the most elusive and captivating predators in Canada’s northern forests. Observing this creature is a privilege, and doing so ethically is essential to preserving its natural behaviour and habitat. Habitat loss remains the greatest threat to Great Grey Owls in Canada. Logging, land development, and fragmentation of old-growth forests reduce nesting sites and hunting grounds, making populations highly vulnerable. Protecting mature forests, respecting seasonal activity patterns, and avoiding any attempts to lure or bait these owls is critical for their survival. Ethical photography, observing from a distance, minimizing time near the bird, and leaving no trace ensures these forest phantoms can thrive while allowing photographers to document their majesty responsibly. Through my photography, I hope to reach others, share the story of these remarkable species, and inspire action so that we can protect them and the wild places they rely on for generations to come.

A Forest Phantom and a Call for Conservation

Ontario’s Great Grey Owl is a master of the boreal forest, perfectly adapted to dense coniferous and mixed forests with open understories. Its enormous facial disc and asymmetrical ears let it detect small mammals like voles and squirrels even beneath deep snow, while soft, serrated wing feathers allow near-silent flight. Patient hunting and precise perching make it one of the most elusive and captivating predators in Canada’s northern forests. Observing this creature is a privilege, and doing so ethically is essential to preserving its natural behaviour and habitat. Habitat loss remains the greatest threat to Great Grey Owls in Canada. Logging, land development, and fragmentation of old-growth forests reduce nesting sites and hunting grounds, making populations highly vulnerable. Protecting mature forests, respecting seasonal activity patterns, and avoiding any attempts to lure or bait these owls is critical for their survival. Ethical photography, observing from a distance, minimizing time near the bird, and leaving no trace ensures these forest phantoms can thrive while allowing photographers to document their majesty responsibly. Through my photography, I hope to reach others, share the story of these remarkable species, and inspire action so that we can protect them and the wild places they rely on for generations to come.

Snowy Owl

Went for a drive to try spot the Snowy's and after a few hours was about to give up & then there she was! A large gal basking in the sun - wont be long before she is on her way for the season.

Autumn rain

A rainy autumn day near Canmore Alberta

Autumn rain

A rainy autumn day near Canmore Alberta

Autumn rain

A rainy autumn day near Canmore Alberta

Still Winter

Some nice winter scenes from Montreal

Still Winter

Some nice winter scenes from Montreal

Still winter

Some nice winter scenes from Montreal

Lone Drake

Mallard