Phoenix of the Wetlands

Herons embody elegance when rising from water and wind - they demand a quiet, majestic focus, while exemplifying solitude, brilliance and beauty.

Phoenix of the Marsh

Herons are iconic wetland birds; the marsh is their throne. Their wings represent their magnificent force, as their wings glow in the light.

Heron in a Heart of Flight

The moment a blue heron's wings display a perfect heart in motion.

Breaking Surface

A river otter breaks the surface of the water, whiskers glistening and fur slick from its swim, pausing mid-motion to rest and reflect before continuing its hunt.

Nature's Sweet but Quiet Glow

A beautiful songbird in a muted soft green-gray background reminds us that beauty does not always need to be bright to shine.

Whispers of Song and Beaty

Among the greens, a gentle song rises - the heart and eye are drawn to the subtle beauty of an Eastern Phoebe perfectly content at home in the wild.

The survivor

Nature can be unforgiving, but resilience has a way of shining through. A fox facing mange with uncertainty, but quiet strength and a will to survive.

King of the Marsh

Tall, confident, untamed master in hunting.

Wild Chaos

Otters at work and play.

Pileated Woodpecker, Female

Andy Bezener says the Pileated Woodpecker has a large home territory and therefore “these magnificent birds are not encountered with much frequency. A pair of breeding Pileated Woodpeckers generally requires more than 40 ha [hectares] of mature forest to settle” (Birds of Ontario 204). How lucky for me, then, that one of these showed up on my property!

Patient, Poised, Locked and Balanced

A masterclass in patience, poise, beauty, contrast and unipedal thermoregulation.

Puffin Power

Ouch!

Silver Reflections

This tiny bird's world is split perfectly into two. Above the water, a western sandpiper searches the damp earth for food. Below, its twin is perfectly mirrored as the morning tide creeps out, leaving behind silver still pools between the mudflats.

Loon on Glassy Seas

In the Torngat Mountains, we were cruising along in a Zodiac towards Rose Island on a beautiful day when seas were calm. A loon flew past our bow and landed not far from us, giving our outfit a beautiful show.

Dowitcher's Dawn

Surrounded by grey, textured earth, this short-billed dowitcher remains perfectly still, embodying the calm and peaceful essence of the lagoon at dawn.

Flycatcher?

A part of my favorite marsh have a boardwalk with rope railing. I was standing still and checking the marsh for action to photograph. The little guy came in to perch so close to me that I had to step back to take that picture. This is the original shot, no cropping is done. I would guess for a flycatcher but it could turn out to be an eastern kingbird (because they are numerous at the marsh).

Greater Yellowlegs.

Greater Yellowlegs. A successful catch for a Greater Yellowlegs. Ladner, British Columbia. Canon R5 II RF 200-800mm 1/400 F11 2500 ISO. August 2026

Winters on Toronto Island

A Mute Swan during Toronto's first big storm of 2026.

Making the rounds

A Tree Swallow making the rounds, feeding its young.

Looking at me looking at them

It was just me and this curious River Otter on a cold day on Toronto Island.

Phoenix of the Wetlands

Herons embody elegance when rising from water and wind - they demand a quiet, majestic focus, while exemplifying solitude, brilliance and beauty.

Phoenix of the Marsh

Herons are iconic wetland birds; the marsh is their throne. Their wings represent their magnificent force, as their wings glow in the light.

Heron in a Heart of Flight

The moment a blue heron's wings display a perfect heart in motion.

Breaking Surface

A river otter breaks the surface of the water, whiskers glistening and fur slick from its swim, pausing mid-motion to rest and reflect before continuing its hunt.

Nature's Sweet but Quiet Glow

A beautiful songbird in a muted soft green-gray background reminds us that beauty does not always need to be bright to shine.

Whispers of Song and Beaty

Among the greens, a gentle song rises - the heart and eye are drawn to the subtle beauty of an Eastern Phoebe perfectly content at home in the wild.

The survivor

Nature can be unforgiving, but resilience has a way of shining through. A fox facing mange with uncertainty, but quiet strength and a will to survive.

King of the Marsh

Tall, confident, untamed master in hunting.

Wild Chaos

Otters at work and play.

Pileated Woodpecker, Female

Andy Bezener says the Pileated Woodpecker has a large home territory and therefore “these magnificent birds are not encountered with much frequency. A pair of breeding Pileated Woodpeckers generally requires more than 40 ha [hectares] of mature forest to settle” (Birds of Ontario 204). How lucky for me, then, that one of these showed up on my property!

Patient, Poised, Locked and Balanced

A masterclass in patience, poise, beauty, contrast and unipedal thermoregulation.

Puffin Power

Ouch!

Silver Reflections

This tiny bird's world is split perfectly into two. Above the water, a western sandpiper searches the damp earth for food. Below, its twin is perfectly mirrored as the morning tide creeps out, leaving behind silver still pools between the mudflats.

Loon on Glassy Seas

In the Torngat Mountains, we were cruising along in a Zodiac towards Rose Island on a beautiful day when seas were calm. A loon flew past our bow and landed not far from us, giving our outfit a beautiful show.

Dowitcher's Dawn

Surrounded by grey, textured earth, this short-billed dowitcher remains perfectly still, embodying the calm and peaceful essence of the lagoon at dawn.

Flycatcher?

A part of my favorite marsh have a boardwalk with rope railing. I was standing still and checking the marsh for action to photograph. The little guy came in to perch so close to me that I had to step back to take that picture. This is the original shot, no cropping is done. I would guess for a flycatcher but it could turn out to be an eastern kingbird (because they are numerous at the marsh).

Greater Yellowlegs.

Greater Yellowlegs. A successful catch for a Greater Yellowlegs. Ladner, British Columbia. Canon R5 II RF 200-800mm 1/400 F11 2500 ISO. August 2026

Winters on Toronto Island

A Mute Swan during Toronto's first big storm of 2026.

Making the rounds

A Tree Swallow making the rounds, feeding its young.

Looking at me looking at them

It was just me and this curious River Otter on a cold day on Toronto Island.