Hidden
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A Great Blue Heron hides in the reeds waiting for an unsuspecting fish to swim by
In Winters Grip
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. Before sunrise, a Coyote pauses in a frosted field
Dressed to Impress
Sunshine Coast, BC. A male Anna's Hummingbird shows off his beautiful, iridescent feathers.
Stealth Mode
Sunshine Coast, BC. A Great Blue Heron hunts by stealth hoping to creep up on an unsuspecting fish.
Reach for the Stars
Sunshine Coast, BC. A Dome spider spins her web deep in the rainforest
Uncommonly Beautiful
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A female Common Yellowthroat perches on a reed while searching for bugs for her hungry chicks waiting in their nearby nest
Keeping Watch
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A male Bald eagle watches over his nest where his life partner feeds their newly hatched eaglets
Impressionistic Sparrow
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. A White-crowned sparrow perches in a blackberry patch preparing to sing his territorial song
Fluffball
Sunshine Coast, BC. This male Anna's Hummingbird fluffs his feathers to stay warm in sub zero temperatures
Nap Time
Sunshine Coast, BC. A Barred Owl snoozes in an old Red Cedar tree
To Sail Away ... For a Year and a Day
Sunshine Coast, BC. Two Cormorants rest on a floating log in the coastal waters of southern BC
Vantage Point
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. This male Belted Kingfisher has found a perfect vantage point, a branch overhanging a creek with plentiful fish.
A Light Touch
Sunshine Coast, BC. An adult Bald Eagle lands on a stgand of Arbutus trees in early morning light
Song and Dance Man
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. This Spotted Towhee paused for a moment on a Douglas Fir tree before heading to a nearby feeder. They sing their song year round and find food using a two footed back and forth shuffle
Oh Really!
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. Bald Eagles have such attitude!
Swoop,. Snatch and Swirl
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. Bald eagles hunt for fish which it snatches from the water with its long talons
Through the Garden Gate
Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada. This Purple Finch paused for a moment on a weathered old garden gate before heading to a nearby feeder.
Time to Nest
Sunshine Coast, BC. Female Red-winged blackbirds build their nests by weaving stringy stems and wet leaves around stiff reeds. Here she is teasing strands from an old seed head.
Patiently Waiting
Sunshine Coast, BC. A male Varied thrush waits for his turn at the bird feeder
Two Hearts as One
Sunshine Coast, BC. Bald eagles mate for life and work together to raise their young and defend their territory
Balanced
Sunshine Coast, BC. Two Harbour seals snooze on a rock at sunrise
Flock at Sunrise
Sunshine Coast, BC.
A Rock and a Hard Place
Sunshine Coast, BC. Great Blue herons rely on stealth to catch their prey. This heron is hoping to catch some fish by hiding behind some rocks
Lunch Break
Sunshine Coast, BC. Each fall Doig;as squirrels spend countless hours gathering walnuts to add to their winter stash .... but every now and then they stop for a sample!
