Bald Eagle Parenting Skills Are Sublime
This time of year is an exciting one at the Nith River eagles’ nest as the three fledglings I have been observing are getting themselves into various predicaments and yet, somehow, managing to get back …
This time of year is an exciting one at the Nith River eagles’ nest as the three fledglings I have been observing are getting themselves into various predicaments and yet, somehow, managing to get back …
Between cycling, watching Euro 2020 and the occasional feature writing (my feature on Canadian 800m runner Melissa Bishop-Nriagu was on the cover of the Toronto Star sports section last Sunday) I have been regularly visiting …
When bald eagles fledge (leave the nest) there can all sorts of drama as they learn how to fly and just as significantly, how and where to land. It’s not unusual to find eaglets crashing …
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 …
I love hearing from friends who tell me about their various wildlife encounters. It might be while walking around their respective neighbourhoods or driving along roads or simply observing wildlife in their backyards. I hope …
These past few weeks I have been visiting the Nith River eagle nest, fifteen minutes from my home, and have watched as this adult pair carried out maintenance work, mated successfully (during the third week …
Thanks to all those who attended my Waterloo Region Wildlife Photography Zoom presentation this past Tuesday. It was my pleasure to share with you all. Emotions overcame me when I spoke about the fate of …
Farewell to Snowy Owls 2021 Upon my last visit to snowy owl country (March 23rd) I didn’t see a single snowy owl. Two days earlier I had spent time with three. With warmer temperatures and, with …
When you spend a lot of time observing and photographing a particular bird or animal you can grow attached to them. You notice their absence. And, I must admit, this can be a source of concern. …
When did the enjoyment of wildlife photography become so competitive? Why are photographers so impatient that they will display abhorrent behaviour towards wildlife and to each other? A couple of weeks ago, while waiting for …