Majesty in the Nest

A quiet moment of strength and vigilance from this icon that has recently migrated back the nest

Long eared owl

Found this beautiful owl unexpectedly in the forest wading through hip deep snow. My heart skipped a beat as he posed openly for a few moments.

Little Body, Big Attitude

I had gone for a drive with our dogs, seeing if anything was around, it's at that time of year when birds are pretty scarce. You never know what you will come across, like this squirrel. I had pulled over to see if the Kingfisher was around, I didn't see her, but I did hear this squirrel and it was making quite the noise. I started scanning the trees and met eyes with this little guy, with a lot to say.

A Good Stretch

Where we stayed, there were so many birds, I was so happy! Every time we went out, we would come across birds of all different types. The Pelicans were something else, the way they would dive into the ocean and just bounce back on top of the surface was so entertaining to watch. I would just sit on the beach watching them for hours. Even from our room, we could not only see them, but hear them as they dove into the ocean. We walked over to a lookout one morning, and saw a bunch of Pelicans relaxing on the rocks.

Proud Moment

We went out on a boat with a local and they showed up some amazing areas with lots of wildlife, along with a large group of Sea Lions. The first ones we saw, was this dad and its young, looking so proud. It was such a cute moment and I am so happy to have captured it.

Soaking it In

We went out on a boat with a local and they showed up some amazing areas with lots of wildlife, along with a large group of Sea Lions. This one was posing perfectly, as it enjoyed the sunshine and the waves crashing around the rocks. This one had quite the wound, I'm sure if it could talk, it would have quite the story to tell!

Whatcha Lookin At?

I took my dad for a trip down to Bella Coola for his first time. We had some tours booked and on the first morning, we saw a bear sow with two cubs. As we were drifting down the river, they emerged from the trees, our guide had put the weights out and we all sat in silence, watching them walk around in the grass and eventually make their way into the river to find some salmon to eat. This little one found some salmon along the edge of the river and wouldn't leave it. It's mom and sibling had moved on, but this one was more focused on eating the salmon, until the others were out of site, then it ran and caught up to them. What a moment!

Curlews

I had gone to PG to visit my husband while he was working, so I had a bit of time to waste until he was done for the day. I decided to go to one of the parks and walk around. I had a new to me, prime lens and I really wanted to test it out. I had met this other photographer, we started talking, and she asked if I would be interested in following her around to some other locations. I felt some good vibes, so I texted my husband, letting him know my plans and off we went. She showed me to some really nice areas, one of which, was a field where she has seen some Long-billed Curlews. They just happened to be out in that field, so we started taking photos, I was so excited to see them, as this was a first for me to come across. I am forever grateful to have met this person and get the opportunity to visit some local spots. It's amazing what going through some photos from a couple years ago can really jog your memory and bring it all back as if it just happened.

Blue Footed - Beauties

We went on a boat with a local and they took us around this island that was full of wildlife. My main goal, was to see the Blue-footed Booby, I just love their uniqueness. We came around a corner and there were rocks just loaded with them. I was so happy, but trying to keep my camera steady was proving to be a challenge. The waters were getting quite rough, so we couldn't stick around very long, I did my best on getting some photos of them.

Birds Eye View

I was driving back from going for a hike up the mountain behind us and on the way back, I saw something soaring above an open field. At first, I thought it was an owl, I quickly stopped and got my camera out and when it flew by, I was able to zoom in on it. Turns out to be a Rough-legged Hawk! Watching it as it flew staying in place, against the wind, was truly impressive. I stayed sitting in my vehicle as I didn't want to spook it, and it actually flew right over me. It was hard to keep focus on it, as it was moving so fast and I was limited on my movement from having my camera out the window, but I actually got a photo of it looking right at my camera.

Cold Morning

My husband and I went for a drive over family day long weekend and came across a family of 7 grouse. It first started with 2, and the longer we sat there, the more would come out. They would fly into the bushes and start eating on the bare branches. It was pretty funny watching them grab onto to the tiny branches and hang on for dear life as they stretched out to eat. It was pretty cold, Hoare frost clinging to all the branches, but it sure was beautiful.

Little Frosty

My husband and I went for a drive over family day long weekend and came across a family of 7 grouse. It first started with 2, and the longer we sat there, the more would come out. They would fly into the bushes and start eating on the bare branches. It was pretty funny watching them grab onto to the tiny branches and hang on for dear life as they stretched out to eat. It was pretty cold, Hoare frost clinging to all the branches, but it sure was beautiful.

Winter Isn't Done Yet

My husband and I went for a drive over family day long weekend and came across a family of 7 grouse. It first started with 2, and the longer we sat there, the more would come out. They would fly into the bushes and start eating on the bare branches. It was pretty funny watching them grab onto to the tiny branches and hang on for dear life as they stretched out to eat. It was pretty cold, Hoare frost clinging to all the branches, but it sure was beautiful.

Danse funèbre

I was in a shallop on a remote island, when a shadow cast itself at the bottom of the boat. Looking up, above the isolated peaks, the tomb cut through the air. He flew above the black spruce trees for a while, before disappearing into the vastness of his world. He was the vertigo of death, in feather and bone.

Coco

Looking for an evenings roost

The Rock

Visitor to Espats back yard

Canada Jay in Flight

A Canada Jay in Algonquin Park takes flight, flying close to the photographer's lens. Canada Jays, formerly known as Grey Jays, are bold, curious and intelligent birds. A small flock of six were surrounding a few bird watchers as they foraged for any food they could find on a beautiful sunny day along one of the park's roads.

Storm Water Buffet

A lone river otter appears in a neighbourhood storm water pond, feeding on the creatures under the ice. The otter is pretty successful in its hunt because every time it dives, it comes back up with a new snack. The otter didn't seem bothered with me on the shore as it kept coming up through the same hole in the ice to eat, fairly close to where I was set up.

WHAT ?

Park dweller

Still Winter

Yes winter is hanging on like a bad virus here in Montreal

Majesty in the Nest

A quiet moment of strength and vigilance from this icon that has recently migrated back the nest

Long eared owl

Found this beautiful owl unexpectedly in the forest wading through hip deep snow. My heart skipped a beat as he posed openly for a few moments.

Little Body, Big Attitude

I had gone for a drive with our dogs, seeing if anything was around, it's at that time of year when birds are pretty scarce. You never know what you will come across, like this squirrel. I had pulled over to see if the Kingfisher was around, I didn't see her, but I did hear this squirrel and it was making quite the noise. I started scanning the trees and met eyes with this little guy, with a lot to say.

A Good Stretch

Where we stayed, there were so many birds, I was so happy! Every time we went out, we would come across birds of all different types. The Pelicans were something else, the way they would dive into the ocean and just bounce back on top of the surface was so entertaining to watch. I would just sit on the beach watching them for hours. Even from our room, we could not only see them, but hear them as they dove into the ocean. We walked over to a lookout one morning, and saw a bunch of Pelicans relaxing on the rocks.

Proud Moment

We went out on a boat with a local and they showed up some amazing areas with lots of wildlife, along with a large group of Sea Lions. The first ones we saw, was this dad and its young, looking so proud. It was such a cute moment and I am so happy to have captured it.

Soaking it In

We went out on a boat with a local and they showed up some amazing areas with lots of wildlife, along with a large group of Sea Lions. This one was posing perfectly, as it enjoyed the sunshine and the waves crashing around the rocks. This one had quite the wound, I'm sure if it could talk, it would have quite the story to tell!

Whatcha Lookin At?

I took my dad for a trip down to Bella Coola for his first time. We had some tours booked and on the first morning, we saw a bear sow with two cubs. As we were drifting down the river, they emerged from the trees, our guide had put the weights out and we all sat in silence, watching them walk around in the grass and eventually make their way into the river to find some salmon to eat. This little one found some salmon along the edge of the river and wouldn't leave it. It's mom and sibling had moved on, but this one was more focused on eating the salmon, until the others were out of site, then it ran and caught up to them. What a moment!

Curlews

I had gone to PG to visit my husband while he was working, so I had a bit of time to waste until he was done for the day. I decided to go to one of the parks and walk around. I had a new to me, prime lens and I really wanted to test it out. I had met this other photographer, we started talking, and she asked if I would be interested in following her around to some other locations. I felt some good vibes, so I texted my husband, letting him know my plans and off we went. She showed me to some really nice areas, one of which, was a field where she has seen some Long-billed Curlews. They just happened to be out in that field, so we started taking photos, I was so excited to see them, as this was a first for me to come across. I am forever grateful to have met this person and get the opportunity to visit some local spots. It's amazing what going through some photos from a couple years ago can really jog your memory and bring it all back as if it just happened.

Blue Footed - Beauties

We went on a boat with a local and they took us around this island that was full of wildlife. My main goal, was to see the Blue-footed Booby, I just love their uniqueness. We came around a corner and there were rocks just loaded with them. I was so happy, but trying to keep my camera steady was proving to be a challenge. The waters were getting quite rough, so we couldn't stick around very long, I did my best on getting some photos of them.

Birds Eye View

I was driving back from going for a hike up the mountain behind us and on the way back, I saw something soaring above an open field. At first, I thought it was an owl, I quickly stopped and got my camera out and when it flew by, I was able to zoom in on it. Turns out to be a Rough-legged Hawk! Watching it as it flew staying in place, against the wind, was truly impressive. I stayed sitting in my vehicle as I didn't want to spook it, and it actually flew right over me. It was hard to keep focus on it, as it was moving so fast and I was limited on my movement from having my camera out the window, but I actually got a photo of it looking right at my camera.

Cold Morning

My husband and I went for a drive over family day long weekend and came across a family of 7 grouse. It first started with 2, and the longer we sat there, the more would come out. They would fly into the bushes and start eating on the bare branches. It was pretty funny watching them grab onto to the tiny branches and hang on for dear life as they stretched out to eat. It was pretty cold, Hoare frost clinging to all the branches, but it sure was beautiful.

Little Frosty

My husband and I went for a drive over family day long weekend and came across a family of 7 grouse. It first started with 2, and the longer we sat there, the more would come out. They would fly into the bushes and start eating on the bare branches. It was pretty funny watching them grab onto to the tiny branches and hang on for dear life as they stretched out to eat. It was pretty cold, Hoare frost clinging to all the branches, but it sure was beautiful.

Winter Isn't Done Yet

My husband and I went for a drive over family day long weekend and came across a family of 7 grouse. It first started with 2, and the longer we sat there, the more would come out. They would fly into the bushes and start eating on the bare branches. It was pretty funny watching them grab onto to the tiny branches and hang on for dear life as they stretched out to eat. It was pretty cold, Hoare frost clinging to all the branches, but it sure was beautiful.

Danse funèbre

I was in a shallop on a remote island, when a shadow cast itself at the bottom of the boat. Looking up, above the isolated peaks, the tomb cut through the air. He flew above the black spruce trees for a while, before disappearing into the vastness of his world. He was the vertigo of death, in feather and bone.

Coco

Looking for an evenings roost

The Rock

Visitor to Espats back yard

Canada Jay in Flight

A Canada Jay in Algonquin Park takes flight, flying close to the photographer's lens. Canada Jays, formerly known as Grey Jays, are bold, curious and intelligent birds. A small flock of six were surrounding a few bird watchers as they foraged for any food they could find on a beautiful sunny day along one of the park's roads.

Storm Water Buffet

A lone river otter appears in a neighbourhood storm water pond, feeding on the creatures under the ice. The otter is pretty successful in its hunt because every time it dives, it comes back up with a new snack. The otter didn't seem bothered with me on the shore as it kept coming up through the same hole in the ice to eat, fairly close to where I was set up.

WHAT ?

Park dweller

Still Winter

Yes winter is hanging on like a bad virus here in Montreal