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Bald Eagle Parenting Skills Are Sublime

Bald Eagle Parenting Skills Are Sublime

Paul E Gains July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021

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 …

Bald Eagles | Birds | Eaglets | Ethics | Raptors | wildlife | wildlife photography
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Bald Eagles Learning To Be Independent

Bald Eagles Learning To Be Independent

Paul E Gains June 25, 2021 June 25, 2021

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 …

Bald Eagles | Birds | Eaglets | Ethics | Urban wildlife | wildlife | wildlife photography
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Bald Eagle Fledglings Have Challenges

Bald Eagle Fledglings Have Challenges

Paul E Gains June 15, 2021 June 15, 2021

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 …

Bald Eagles | Birds | Eaglets | Urban wildlife | wildlife photography
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Great Egrets Make Great Photo Ops

Great Egrets Make Great Photo Ops

Paul E Gains June 5, 2021 June 5, 2021

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 …

Birds | Great Egrets | Uncategorized | Urban wildlife | wildlife | wildlife photography
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River Life Includes Many Critters

River Life Includes Many Critters

Paul E Gains May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021

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 …

Bald Eagles | Birds | Eaglets | Uncategorized | wildlife | wildlife photography
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Time In Nature is Time Well Spent

Time In Nature is Time Well Spent

Paul E Gains May 4, 2021 May 4, 2021

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 …

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Sandhill Crane Rescue Reveals Need for Volunteers

Sandhill Crane Rescue Reveals Need for Volunteers

Paul E Gains April 16, 2021 April 16, 2021

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 …

Birds | Ethics | Sandhill crane | Uncategorized | wildlife | wildlife photography | Wildlife rescue
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A Tribute to Snowy Owls of Winter 2020/21

A Tribute to Snowy Owls of Winter 2020/21

Paul E Gains March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021

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 …

Birds | Owls | Raptors | snowy owls | wildlife | wildlife photography
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Snowy Owl Hunting

Snowy Owl Hunting

Paul E Gains February 25, 2021 February 25, 2021

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. …

Birds | Owls | snowy owls | Uncategorized | wildlife | wildlife photography
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Snowy Owls and Human Encounters

Snowy Owls and Human Encounters

Paul E Gains February 15, 2021 February 16, 2021

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 …

Birds | Ethics | Owls | snowy owls | wildlife | wildlife photography
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