Elements Combine For Snowy Owl Delight
Every now and then the elements come together nicely for a photographic encounter with snowy owls: the light, the behaviour of the owl, as well as the location. By location I mean where the owl …
Snowy Owl Endures Varied Winter Conditions
This winter in Southern Ontario has so far presented a mix of conditions including bitter cold wind chills of -22C as well as milder days with temperatures well above freezing. There have also been a few horrid days …
Snowy Owls Gentle On My Mind
Snowy owls are never far from my thoughts and they have figured prominently lately. My feature on this magnificent species appeared in Canadian Geographic at the end of 2022. Then last week I presented ‘Snowy …
Merlins Are Tough Little Falcons!
Winter around here, thus far, has been a mixed bag with rain, snow, freezing rain and the occasional wind warnings presented. Today we awoke to thick fog which lasted well into the afternoon. After a …
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 …
Northern Harriers Fascinate Photographer
My obsession with northern harriers continues unabated and I have managed to get out for a couple of hours most days – even as the FIFA World Cup continues – to find these magnificent birds …
Success With Northern Harrier
Normally I would not write two blogs within a few days of each other but Saturday was a spectacular day in my pursuit of a male Northern Harrier. I just had to share with you all. …
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 …
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 …