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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
Snowy owl season is rapidly coming to a close and for zealots like me this can lead to withdrawal symptoms. On Wednesday I was speaking to a wonderful audience at Woodstock’s South Gate Centre on …
As anyone who knows me can attest I become obsessed with learning all I can about a wildlife species with which I have a memorable encounter. For most of the past month I have been …
