This was an exciting day on the lake, not just for the grebes but for me as well! A number of horned grebes were already on this small lake in the middle of Yellowknife, happily paired up for the summer. This group however hadn’t quite sorted out who was who and the battle for attention and dominance was on. Horned …
I’ve been very busy this year so I haven’t posted a lot of my photos (yet). I am working on processing them as time allows. Here are a few shots of the American Kestrels that nest near the YK River. I counted about 6 on this day back in early May! Each year there are a few birds who check …
Yes, I’m still alive and I’m back for a bit to share some photos and catch up with all of you because it has been a while! I thought I’d start with spring because it always feels like a good time for a fresh start. These snow buntings were happy to see some water appear as temperatures started to …
Well it’s the annual migration South to get some winter birding in and add to that life list! This year I explored the Baja Peninsula around Loreto which was a wonderful base for birding adventures. I stayed at a golf-resort that supported a surprising number of bird species. There was a variety of habitats for all sorts of birds from …
Well here we are in 2023. The past two years have been challenging to say the least. Illness, lockdowns, and all sort of mental health challenges have lingering effects on us all. Getting back to ‘normal’ maybe isn’t as easy as we thought it might be. I wanted to start the year off by looking back at all the wonderful …
This week I wanted to share with you some images of one of the neighbourhood foxes. This fellow here makes his rounds though the neighbourhood searching for mice and voles in the snow under bird feeders. There are also folks who hand feed the animals in the neighbourhood. While it is ironic that we rarely question how feeding birds affects …
Welcome! I’ve had a lot of luck finding ptarmigan this year which means that their numbers are likely on the upswing of their population cycle. Last year I had a hard time finding any so I’m happy to see the little snow chickens return. No one has ever claimed that ptarmigan are the smartest birds in the avian world however …
Welcome to December!! This week I want to share some images of Bohemian waxwings that I caught around the corner from my house a few weeks ago. I saw a bunch of dark blobs in a tree a few blocks over when I looked out my window and wondered if they were waxwings. I passed right by the spot where …
Hello and welcome back. This week I wanted to share some images I took in late summer of a bird that I’d never seen until this point – a lifer! I’d been studying the song of the Grey-cheeked thrush thanks to my friend and birding mentor Reid. He has been incredibly helpful in teaching me what to look for and …
Welcome! This week I have more images of that gorgeous wolverine I spotted last weekend. I have had some incredible moments with wildlife but this one was definitely a highlight! I think mostly because I was not expecting to see a wolverine when I went out looking for ptarmigan. And also because I was ridiculously close to this beautiful creature …