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"WATCH TOWER" - Black-Crowned Night Heron (Immature)

August 07, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"WATCH TOWER" Black-Crowned Night Heron (Immature) - 10 Photos A young Black-Crowned Night Heron flew out from a creek bed and landed on top of a dead fir tree, close to where I was positioned waiting for other wildlife to appear (Photo #1 through Photo #3). The tree stands alone surrounded by wetland. I assume it was regarded as a safe haven f...

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"ACTION MINK" - Mink (North American)

July 26, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"ACTION MINK" Mink (North American) - 5 Photos So if there was a Wildlife Olympics, this mink would be a strong contender for a gold medal in the standing long jump. First there is the launch from a complete stop (Photo #1), to a full flight into air (Photo #2). And then the successful landing onto an elevated rock, front feet first (Photo #3),...

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"GOING FOR GROCERIES" - Beaver (North American)

July 26, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"GOING FOR GROCERIES" Beaver (North American) - 7 Photos There appeared to be no beavers swimming near the lodge or anywhere in the pond, but eventually one beaver slowly swam in and cautiously approached the creek below (Photo #1 through Photo 3). He/she paused halfway down and checked the surroundings before proceeding into the creek below...

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"NIGHT TIME" - Black-Crowned Night Heron

July 26, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"NIGHT TIME" Black-Crowned Night Heron (Adult) - 5 Photos At times, I have a problem with the naming of the Black-Crowned Night Heron. Firstly, their crowns are not black but navy blue. And yes, they can be seen close to dusk but my experience is that they can be seen basically at any time during daylight hours. And what about those dark ruby eyes...

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"INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER" - Great Blue Heron

July 26, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER" Great Blue Heron - 6 Photos Great Blue Herons are highly territorial which is probably why when a second heron landed in a marsh close to a heron who had obviously claimed that area, there was the unmistakable squawk and a chase ensued. There was no ground contact only a pursuit in the air. When you have two Great...

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"LOOK BEHIND YOU" - Pika

July 21, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"LOOK BEHIND YOU!" Pika - 7 Photos Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada "Look behind you!" is probably the most "call-and-response" from the audience in British pantomime. It is often performed during the Christmas period and generally attended by families with young children. Have found the best way to see Pikas is to track their rapid movements....

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"COUNTING SHEEP" - Rocky Mountain Sheep

July 20, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"COUNTING SHEEP" Rocky Mountain Sheep - 6 Photos Firstly, I have to say those moments when wildlife appear to smile for the camera make me smile back upon reviewing the photos (Photo #1). And who could resist an adorable spring lamb exploring what his/her new world has to offer (Photo #2 & Photo #3), still young enough to stay close to Mum's si...

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"THE WORLD IN A BLINK OF AN EYE" - Pika

July 16, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"THE WORLD IN A BLINK OF AN EYE" Pika - 7 Photos Rocky Mountains, Alberta All the obvious reasons aside why photographing wildlife can be astounding and at times astonishing, one of the more subtle factors is the close-ups & detail you can achieve through the camera and developing of photos that can be missed through the naked eye or even a pair o...

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"SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW" - Osprey

July 06, 2026 • Leave a Comment

"SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW, WAY UP HIGH" Osprey - 7 Photos The female Osprey was perched on a branch just east of the nest. She had obviously been out fishing from the wet state of her feathers (Photo #1). She spent some time grooming (Photo #2 & Photo #3) and changed to a higher branch closer to the nest. Then she began to chirp excitedly a...

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