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Photo of the Week - Jun 16, 2019 - "MOMMA WOULD BE PROUD" - North American Black Bear

June 15, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"MOMMA WOULD BE PROUD" North American Black Bear (Kananaskis, Alberta, CA) Note: Photo was taken from a safe location & distance. Although you probably can't tell from the photo, this is a young Black Bear, probably its first Spring on its own. (That must have been a very rude wake-up call this year as Momma kicked him/her out of the den after...

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"THE TIE THAT BINDS" - Red Necked Grebes

June 15, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"THE TIE THAT BINDS" Red Necked Grebes (9 Photos) The following set of photos are of two pairs of Red Necked Grebes and taken over a period of several weeks, under different lighting and weather conditions. The first photo, I believe, demonstrates the magic of photography and how with the right settings, the camera can slow down and catch what...

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"LOOK UP IN THE SKY, IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S A BIRD?" - Osprey (Male)

June 13, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"LOOK UP IN THE SKY, IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE,... IT'S A BIRD?" Osprey (Male) But not just any bird - a magnificent male Osprey. When it comes to fishing (and flying for that matter), has his own super powers!

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Photo of the Week - Jun 9, 2019 - "I LOVE MY FEATHERS, I AM ONE WITH MY FEATHERS" - Osprey

June 08, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"I LOVE MY FEATHERS, I AM ONE WITH MY FEATHERS" Osprey (Male & Female) - 4 Photos We are extremely privileged in Calgary, Alberta where we can observe Ospreys in close proximity from the time they arrive in April, mate and then lay their eggs. And then there is the joy watching the youngsters fledge and begin the process of achieving flight and al...

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"HERON ON THE ROCKS" - Black Crowned Night Heron & Great Blue Heron

June 07, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"HERON ON THE ROCKS" Black Crowned Night Heron & Great Blue Heron (2 Photos) This could be a name for a new alcoholic beverage but in this case, it refers to our feathered friends. In the case of the Night Heron, managed to sneak up and catch a shot before it went "up, up and away". The Great Blue Heron was standing on the near shore but the...

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Photo of the Week - Jun 2, 2019 - "FANCY DRESS" - Black Crowned Night Heron

June 04, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"FANCY DRESS" Black Crowned Night Heron (4 Photos) All dressed up and no place (well for the time being while taking some time out) to go. All photos taken in late evening. This time this little heron lived up to its name. It was still in the tree when I left it grooming at near sunset. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2 PHOTO #3 PHOTO #4 PHOTO #5...

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"WHY NIGHT HERONS SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN ANIMATED FEATURE" - Black Crowned Night Heron

June 02, 2019 • Leave a Comment

'WHY NIGHT HERONS SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN ANIMATED FEATURE" Black Crowned Night Heron (4 Photos) The next blog will detail the more "glamorous" and serious side of the Black Crowned Night Heron but with their striking features (dark crown, ruby eyes, poor posture, etc.), these little herons could easily slip into animation, at least as the crazy sid...

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Photo of the Week - May 25, 2019 - "WHAT SECRETS LIE WITHIN" - Red-Necked Grebe

May 25, 2019 • 1 Comment

"WHAT SECRETS LIE WITHIN" Red-Necked Grebe (5 Photos) This is my second year having opportunities to photograph Red-Necked Grebes. Perhaps not The Most Exotic looking of grebes, but on a fairly cloudy morning, this Red-Necked Grebe came close enough to allow for close-up photography of its grooming, including some wing flapping which I have not...

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"RISE OF THE GRIFFON" - Osprey

May 25, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"RISE OF THE GRIFFON" Osprey (5 Photos) Taken in early evening light as two male ospreys postured and flew, competing for territory and fishing grounds. (It's a big river, boys!) Ospreys remind me of the mythical creature the Griffon. a combination of the lion and the eagle. Perhaps, it is their stance or those wings. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2...

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