Since childhood, I’ve been an enthusiastic bird nerd, and one of the first exotic birds I identified was a boreal owl. Since then, I have seen all 19 species of owls found in Canada and the United States. It’s common, however, to meet people who have never seen an owl […]
When it comes to my appreciation of Christmas, I’m a real Scrooge, so every December I search for a photo destination to escape the crazy commercialism of the season. One Christmas a few years ago I settled on Bosque del Apache along the Colorado River in central New Mexico – […]
Over the decades, I’ve taken a lot of photos. So many that counting seems pointless. For better or worse, I’m a bit trigger-happy, especially when working with wildlife. After a photo session, I’ll download the files into an external hard drive. I’ll then format my memory cards making them ready […]
Adult Broad-winged Hawk About the size of a crow, Broad-winged Hawks are fairly common in various woodlands during summer. They can sometimes be found hunting along forest edges. This tame individual was stretching its wings and tail after a rain. With their fierce demeanor and majestic presence, Birds-of-Prey are highly […]
I became enchanted by the prairie grasslands more than 40 years ago and have been bewitched by birds even longer. Originally, native prairie grasslands occupied the entire central core of North America, roughly 138 million hectares. (340 million ac.) From March to May, male sage-grouse cluster on traditional dancing grounds, […]
Breeding male Cape May Warbler – Point Pelee, Ontario The peak of spring migration occurs during the month of May. That’s when birdwatchers and photographers visit migratory hotspots like Point Pelee National Park, on the north shore of Lake Erie. If conditions are good, many colourful warblers like this male […]
Adult male Pine Grosbeak – Algonquin Park, Ontario – A large finch that breeds in northern coniferous forests, in winter, they sometimes venture into urban gardens looking for fruiting trees and shrubs. Winter takes its toll on wildlife. Only the most resourceful and adaptable animals survive the season’s extremes. While […]
Common Ostrich – Namibia – You can discover much diversity in tropical regions. The variety of animals can sometimes be bewildering. Check as many habitats as you can. Even vast deserts can be remarkably photogenic. Get ready for another endless Canadian winter. Here comes the short days, frigid temperatures, precarious […]
100 Flying Birds: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight “Flight is the essence of birdness. I strive to illustrate the beauty and complexity of avian flight.” — Peter Cavanagh 100 Flying Birds: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight offers a vivid and varied glimpse into the world of birds. A white-tailed eagle plummeting […]
Red-throated Loon – Nunavut Small numbers of Red-throated Loons use the Ottawa River corridor to migrate from the Atlantic to their breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic. Early one morning, I managed to spot one flying up river. This image of a breeding adult with a fish was taken in […]
