Snowy Owl ‘Recon Mission’
Over a morning coffee I decided today to visit what I refer to with affection as ‘snowy owl country’ about 40 minutes from my home. It was to be a reconnaissance mission. Each winter many …
Majesty of the Bald Eagle
Residents of Southern Ontario woke up to a generous dusting of snow this morning and, while most of it melted quickly, some fields were still white several hours later. I was therefore keen to explore …
Wildlife is Closer Than You Think
Killarney Provincial Park is one of my favourite places to camp because it is home to much lauded species such as black bears, wolves and moose, to name a few. It’s close to five hours …
Unheralded Birds of Prey
Two weeks from now I will be doing a photo presentation to the Woodstock Field Naturalists on the subject of ‘Birds of Prey’. To that end I have been particularly focused on adding to my …
Change of Luck – Cooper’s Hawk In Flight
Wildlife photography is a fantastic means to enjoy nature but, as I have said repeatedly, it requires great patience and some luck. Despite spending many hours out and about looking for local wildlife lately I haven’t been …
Nesting Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill cranes – named for a region of sand dunes in Nebraska where they gather by the hundreds of thousands – are high up on my favourite local wildlife species. Once the snowy owls have left southern …
Snowy Owls Are Still in Southern Ontario
March has brought some turbulent weather to southern Ontario but I have been regularly visiting the snowy owls while wondering how much more time I will have with them. A year ago I found just …
A Happy Start To The New Year
Warning: This blog is about snowy owls, confirming what many of you already know – I am obsessed with snowy owls! A few days ago, January 2nd to be precise, the weather in Southern Ontario …
Bald Eagles Wintering in Ontario
Bald eagles normally mate for life. They become mature enough to find a companion and are capable of reproducing when they are around five years of age which is when the white head and tail feathers …
Great Egrets Make Great Photo Ops
If you have ever had the good fortune of seeing a great egret you will likely remember the moment forever. They are glorious birds with pure white feathers, yellow beaks and green facial patches which …