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 […]
While many birds are declining in Canada, eagles stand out as one of the few success stories. Here in Ottawa, Bald Eagles were once considered very rare. As a teenager, I’d be lucky to see one each year. However, today, they’re increasingly more common and can be observed throughout the […]
Adult King Penguin – Stationed at the perimeter’s edge of a penguin colony, this adult King Penguin came out of the rookery and posed for this candid portrait. Aside from health concerns, my biggest frustration with the current pandemic is its negative effect on tourism. As a nature tour guide, […]
In a normal year I am predominantly a sports photographer who also dabbles in various other genres. However, in 2020, most of the events I normally cover (motorsport, tennis, obstacle course racing etc.) either came to a halt or ran with extremely limited attendance by photographers. Street photography was also […]
Photographers have much to celebrate here in Canada. We bask in the beauty of four distinctive seasons, each with different photographic opportunities. Even with winter’s short days, treacherous ice and uncomfortable temperatures, Canada remains a wonderland, especially for nature photographers. Bohemian Waxwing – a berry and fruit specialist, when they come […]
