Western Grebes
We found a large flock on our way to Lagoon Cove.
Fireweed
A previously burned area now covered in new growth of small trees and fireweed.
Bigfoot
He moves from green patch to green patch bulking up on fresh patches of grass. He moves from green patch to green patch bulking up on fresh patches of grass. Occasionally we see him nibble on other plants or check stumps for bugs but he really enjoys a good patch of grass. we see him nible on other plants or check stumps for bugs but he really enjoys a good patch of grass.. ISO 4500
The Ghost
My friend Anthony has been following this cub since its first days out of the den. We have tried to find this cub multiple times and tonight we got lucky. A tiny 1st year cub it survives alone in this big world without its Mom or sibling. Last fall the Mom was hit by a car which left two little cubs to survive on their own, a miracle happened they made it through the winter. Then the unspeakable happened the sibling named Tux was also hit by car. So now this little cub Anthony named Ghost is rarely seen it is figuring out the world alone. It looks healthy, very cautious of people and cars which are perfect survival tools!
Two Woves
Still frame from the Trail Cam.
Two Wolves
The trail cams were triggered by two wolves during midday. We took my laptop out to view the video footage and you should have seen our reaction to all the activity the cams picked up. The challenge now that we know they frequent this area is to actually photograph the wolves.
Trail cam Wolf
A few weeks ago we relocated our trail cams to a new location that look more promising for wildlife. We have found "the spot" according to the trail cam activity.
He is having a scratch break from eating dandilions. Bigfoot as we affectionately call him is very chilled he likes to eat and take life easy or so it seems.
Beaver Pond
While on our search for wildlife last night we came upon a Beaver Pond with a lodge fairly close to the edge of the pond. We saw two Beavers this one was munching on bark not overly concerned while we were photographing it. We will definitely be going back again.
Who cooks for you?
A little phrase that helps one remember what a barred Owl's call sounds like. Of course, if you have ever heard it you are unlikely to forget it. He is lowering his right leg after having a good old head scratch and wondering where I came from.
Mother Nature's fast food.
The male brought her a rodent less the head, she seemed ok with it. On her way to the nest to share with their fuzz-babies.
Chukar
A partridge not at all common to Vancouver Island was wandering around our yard yesterday. An Eagle came in trying to pick it up, lots of backyard drama!
Somedays you never know what you will find, lol.
Barred Owl and an old Bigleaf Maple.
Last year at this time we had found nine Barred Owls in one day, this year my count is up to five. This is one of my favourite areas to find them in.
Barred Owl in the rainforest-3
Red-breasted Mergansers
We approached very slowly in the boat however they were not interested in any type of contact.
Barred Owl in the rainforest.
Dark-eyed Junco
The feathers were caught in the morning breeze.
The male of a mated pair, the female was higher in the tree. They are a very chatty couple easy to locate.
Surfs up as the sun goes down.
Out tonight with my friends Anthony and Kevan catching the sunset.
Sunset at Beaver Lake, Northern Vancouver Island.
We were thinking the Milky Way however we changed our focus to catch what we could of the Northern Lights. Might as well catch the sunset while we waited for dark skies.
Northern Lights a learning curve.
The editing process for Northern Lights is quite different from wildlife, I am enjoying the challenge.
