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Bull Moose, Hudson Bay, MB, Canada. This moose is feeding in a willow thicket with snow falling all around. During the winter, Moose survive almost exclusively on willow twigs.
Windswept
Red Fox, Hudson Bay, MB, Canada. A Red Fox crossing the frozen salt marshes of Hudson Bay. Red foxes have extra long fur to help keep them warm even in the extreme conditions of northern Manitoba
On High Alert
Red Fox, Hudson Bay, MB, Canada. A Red Fox crossing the frozen salt marshes of Hudson Bay pauses to survey the area. Even in the middle of a snowstorm, s/he needs to be constantly watching for any chance of a meal
Waiting
Great Bear Rainforest, BC. A Coastal wolf pup on the beach looking a little bored as s/he waits for the rest of the pack to return
Thirst
Great Bear Rainforest, BC. A Coastal wolf pup drinks from the river.
Alpha
Great Bear Rainforest, BC. A Coastal wolf scans the marsh as he waits for his 2 pups following closely behind
The Juggler
Chilcotins, BC. A young Grizzly bear juggles a magnificent Sockeye salmon
Just Passing By
Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC. A Grizzly bear checks us out while wading through the brackish waters of the estuary
Companions
Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC.Two Harbour Seals rest on a submerged log. The rising tide will soon force them to find another spot for a snooze.
Salmonberry Bear
Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC. A Grizzly bear feeding on grass and Salmonberry blossoms
Mirror, Mirror
Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC. A young Grizzly bear bends down to drink from the still waters of the estuary
Enchanted Land
Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC. Grizzly bears feed on the fresh spring grasses surrounded by mountains, old growth rainforest and the ocean.
Do a Little Dance
Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC. A young male Grizzly Bear rubbing on a tree
Strike a Pose
Sunshine Coast, BC. An adult River Otter enjoying the sunshine on a winters day
Leave a Message
River Otter, Sunshine Coast, BC. A River Otter scent marking on some rocks. by pooping. Otters Are not territorial but leave scent messages to communicate with their neighbours
Chatterbox
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A Douglas Squirrel shouting at the world!
On the Fence
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A Common Raven enjoying a sunny winter day
If You Go Down to the Woods Today
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A Raccoon forages in the forest for roots and bugs
Stepping Out
Yellowstone NP, USA. A bull Moose walking across a snowy meadow on a quest for the best willow stems.
Wash and Brush Up
Queen Charlotte Strait, BC, Canada. Sea otters spend many hours per day grooming their dense fur to maintain its waterproof capabilities.
Crunch Time
Vancouver Island, BC. A female Sea otter feeds on prickly Sea urchins. I will always remember the sound of her crunching through the spines to get to the tender meat inside the shell.
Happy Place
Queen Charlotte Strait, BC. A female Sea Otter grooms her fur after feeding on Sea urchins in the waters of Vancouver Island
Forest Farmer
Red-breasted Sapsucker. Sapsuckers drill hundreds of carefully spaced holes in tree trunks and feed on the sap that oozes out. And of course the insects that are attracted to that sweet sap!
Singing a Happy Song
Sunshine Coast, BC. Anna's Hummingbirds stay on the Sunshine Coast through the winter. This male is chirruping to himself which perhaps helps him to stay warm - or at least might help him forget the cold!