Heron Reflections

Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island, BC

Hopeful

Creston Valley, BC, Canada. This male Tree Swallow is watching hopefully while his mate inspects the nestbox he has selected.

Spurned

Creston Valley, BC, Canada. This male Double-crested Cormorant was doing his best to impress a female. But she flew off leaving him looking just a little forlorn on this dead tree

To and Fro

Creston Valley, BC, Canada. These Cliff Swallows are collecting riverbank mud in their beaks to use for nest building.

Lookout

Revelstoke, BC, Canada. Male Four-spotted skimmer dragonflies are very territorial and will choose a prominent perch in their territory to watch for intruders.

Afloat

Wells Gray PP, BC. A frog floats in the shade of a lily pad. Species unknown

On Guard

Wells Gray PP, BC. This male Common Loon was watching over his mate and two chicks, ready to proect them from any intruders.

Shades of Dusk

Wells Gray PP, BC. Last light on a still mountain lake

Spotlight

Wells Gray PP, BC. Early morning reflections on a still mountain lake

Jagged Spires

Sand Lake, near Terrace, BC. Reflections of dead spruce trees, bleached white by the elements

Three Amigos

Near Terrace, BC. Three juvenile Common Mergansers taking a break from their fall migration on a BC lake