I recently returned from a quick trip to the beautiful Great Bear Rainforest, in Northwest British Columbia. Although wildlife viewing, birding, and hiking were not my main objectives…when you are in this remote part of the world, you have to put aside some time for adventures. Staying in the hub of the Northwest – Terrace, … Read more
Owls have fascinated birders and non-birders alike for generations. Perhaps it’s their large size or nocturnal habits. Maybe it’s that they can turn their heads nearly 360 degrees around, or that their specialized flight feathers allow them to fly without making a sound. To some, like Beth Mendelsohn, a Raptor Biologist with the Owl Research … Read more
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Keys, a very talented avian photographer based out of Eastern Pennsylvania to discuss birds and native plants. You may recognize his Instagram handle “skeysimages” where he has a large following, for good reason. He integrates bird photography, native plants, fun photos competitions, and light-hearted humour into … Read more
Oftentimes, beginner photographers take a look at their brand new camera and get very overwhelmed by the number of settings, buttons, modes, blah…blah…blah. I was once in that very position and even contemplated quitting at one point. After countless google searches, articles read, videos watched, and time in the field, I started to realize that … Read more
We had a chance to sit down and chat with Calgary based photographer, Ken Anderson. Ken is an extremely talented wildlife photographer and spends a lot of his time in the field with Great Gray Owls. These elusive Owls of the Boreal forest are large and powerful hunters – a favourite for birders and photographers … Read more
Once again we bundled up, packed our gear, and made our way north to explore one of Ontario’s most popular parks – Algonquin Provincial Park. A truly remarkable part of our province, that is home to many species of birds and wildlife that attract visitors from all over the world. This Provincial Park is particularly … Read more
Oftentimes, beginner photographers take a look at their brand new camera and get very overwhelmed by the number of camera settings, buttons, modes, blah…blah…blah. I was once in that very position and even contemplated quitting at one point. After countless google searches, articles read, videos watched, and time in the field, I started to realize … Read more
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s greatest gems just 3 hours north of Toronto. It is in the area between the northern boreal forest and the southern deciduous hardwood forests. The diversity of plants and wildlife here attracts nature lovers from across the province all year round. My partner and I ventured up for … Read more
Oftentimes, beginner photographers take a look at their brand new camera and get very overwhelmed by the number of camera settings, buttons, modes, blah…blah…blah. I was once in that very position and even contemplated quitting at one point. After countless google searches, articles read, videos watched, and time in the field, I started to realize … Read more
Owls. One of the most sought-after subjects for Wildlife Photographers across the world. Their large front-facing eyes, sharp talons, and elusive behaviour make them so intriguing to both find, and photograph. No matter how many times you find an Owl, that feeling of excitement never goes away. They are truly remarkable animals. Due to their … Read more