Sandhill Crane Gathering
Southern Ontario was blanketed by an autumn snowfall a few days ago which, personally speaking, I was delighted with. And that’s not only because I already had my snow tyres on! Snow provides a delightful …
Bald Eagles In Vacation Mode
It has been a busy autumn thus far with days filled with my work for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon (held last Sunday), a couple of writing assignments and preparation for three wildlife photo presentations …
Egrets and Herons Abundant on Pond
I’ve continued to visit Hespeler Mill Pond, enjoying encounters with the various bird species that call the pond (temporarily) home. I am never disappointed. A few days ago I spotted this adult black-crowned night heron …
Herons At The Water’s Edge
Recently I have been spending a lot of time at Hespeler Mill Pond in Cambridge. Among a huge variety of bird species there are always great egrets, blue herons, osprey and green herons fishing here …
Seven Egrets Gather At Pond
Great egrets appear on local ponds each summer and are beautiful to watch as they move about choosing places to both fish and to roost. Photographing them keeps me sharp for the winter arrival of …
Bald Eagle Action
My visits to the Nith River bald eagles continue despite the ongoing heatwave(s) and the inconvenience of engaging with the mosquito population. I recently bought a mosquito net to cover my head while out along …
Eaglets Figuring Out Life
As my last email pointed out ‘The Narwhal’ published my photo essay on the Nith River bald eagles, July 11th, – a wonderful moment since it encapsulates six years of my experiences with the adult …
Return of Egrets
Great egrets are amongst the most beautiful bird species that we might encounter in southern Ontario. Pure white feathers, a bright yellow beak and long black legs distinguish this tall member of the heron family. …
A Moose Story
Last week I headed north with my son Owen for an art show in Sudbury, Ontario. Of course, I packed my photography gear and exacted an agreement that we would be making stops in Magnetawan, …
Meet the Neighbours!
After recently sinking another couple of thousand into car repairs I’ve been in urgent need of some ‘river therapy’. I find it’s much cheaper than the ‘retail therapy’ that appeals to many folks. A couple …