Don't let the blue sky fool you! It was -17 degrees C! 🥶 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12... #baldeagle #eagle #birdphotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social #birdofprey #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bluesky #birds #🪶 @naturecanada.bsky.social #yyc

A little humour for the holidays. Bears, of course, can swim & these were only playing! But these 2 photos led me to some captions. (Taken September 2025). For full story, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12... @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Mammal #🦊#grizzly @goingwild.bsky.social

Cast against a completely white background with only a few clumps of dead grasses in the snowy foreground, a coyote stands out in Nature's own photo studio. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12... #coyote #songdog #canid @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Mammal 🦊

Sometimes if you look closely, you can see Nature reflected in her wildlife's eyes (Photo #1). Photo #2 if the full size head shot. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12... #deer @ripfriattfro.bsky.social #Mammal #🦊#whitetaileddeer @naturecanada.bsky.social

Who's the fool now? Never underestimate the intelligence of wildlife. Thought this squirrel was playing "possum" but was just biding time. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12... #redsquirrel @ripfriattfro.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #nature

I know it's their yellow piercing eyes that give the effect but it wasn't only the feathers that were frosty on the eagle. That stare! 🦅 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/12... #baldeagle #birdphotography #🪶 @ripfriattfro.bsky.social #wildlifephotography

Hoo's hiding in the woods?? For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11... #greathornedowl #owl #birdoprey #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Autumn #yyc @goingwild.bsky.social

It appears a New Guard (darker brown) has replaced the Old Guard but certain his genes has been passed on to many progeny. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11... #Mammal #🦊#muledeer #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #Autumn @briggsalexa.bsky.social

Easily identified by his left ear, this tough guy's genes will be probably be passed onto the next generation. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11... #muledeer #deer #Autumn #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotograpy @briggsalexa.bsky.social

Logging on & logging off isn't just for computers! And how long is a Pileated's sticky tongue? - Photo #2 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11... #birds🪶#pileatedwoodpecker #woodpecker #wildlife #nature @goingwild.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #yyc

"Heavens to Betsy!" It certainly was windy, which is why this owl took refuge in a sheltered tree. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/11... #birds #greathornedowl #owl #birding #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildifephotography @goingwild.bsky.social

A late departure. Someone's procrastinating on their trip south. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10... #wildlife #wildlifephotography #yyc @briggsalexa.bsky.social #osprey #birdsofprey #autumn #naturephotography #Birds @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social

Time to kick back & relax on one of Nature's recliners. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10... #porcupine #Mammal #🦊 @ripfriattfro.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #nature #wildlifephotography #Autumn @goingwild.bsky.social #Alberta #wildlife

Get it while you can. Winter is fast approaching in the mountains. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10... #pika #Mammal #🦊#nature #wildlifephotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Autumn #RockyMountains #Alberta @fisherspeaks.bsky.social @zenfolio.bsky.social

It's that time when porcupines are looking for a companion for a very brief period. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10... #porcupine #Mammal 🦊 #wildlifephotography #nature @goingwild.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Autumn @azgibsonz.bsky.social

It's not only human families that like to play in a pool! 🐻 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/10... #Mammal #🦊#grizzlybear @briggsalexa.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bear #Rockies #Kananaskis @goingwild.bsky.social #Alberta

This time, not the journey - it's the destination! For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/9/... #Birds #naturephotography #birdphotography #birding #wildlife #wildlifephotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #heron #blackcrownednightheron

Won't be young before these young Black-Crowned Night Herons head to warmer climates for the Winter. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/9/... #blackcrownednightheron #heron @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #nature #birdphotography #Alberta #yyc

Looks like I wasn't the only one not impressed by a forecast of clear skies vs actual thundershower. But feathers are wash & wear. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/9/... #heron @briggsalexa.bsky.social #blackcrownednightheron #birds #birdphotography #yyc

One of the newest members born this Spring, to a coyote family previously photographed in 2024/2025. Have named him "Spirit" because of his appearance & exuberance. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/9/... #coyote @thefurbearers.bsky.social #canislatrans

Now that the young ospreys have gained the power of flight, their parents probably only see them at meal times.😉 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #osprey #naturephotography #wildlifephotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social #birds #Alberta #birdofprey

Oops - Osprey came in too low & from behind & didn't see the eagle concealed by the tree trunk. For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #baldeagle #eagle #birdphotography #birding #wildlifephotography #birdofprey @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Alberta

Hello & Goodbye. Parenting eagles 🦅 must have enormous tolerance & patience, particularly with youngsters persistently crying for more food or perhaps, just attention. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #baldeagle #eagle @briggsalexa.bsky.social #yyc

Far be it from me to point out, particularly to a beaver, that some of his/her meal was stuck to that nose. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #beaver #castorcanadensis @thefurbearers.bsky.social #wildlife #nature #Alberta #yyc @briggsalexa.bsky.social

It goes without saying, Bald Eagles only have beautiful children. 🦅 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #eagle #baldeagle #birdphotography #albertawildlife @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birdsofprey #nature #wildlife @briggsalexa.bsky.social @nature.org

Partners for life. Bald eagles don't have commitment issues. 🦅🦅 For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #baldeagle #eagle #birdphotography @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #albertawildlife #yyc

Definite but gentle push back from Mum beaver - no, you can't eat from my "plate" & a family portrait. For story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #beaver #Mammal @thefurbearers.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #castorcanadensis #Alberta #wildlife #nature

The journey is only just beginning! 🦅 For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #baldeagle #eagle #birdofprey #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #yyc #naturephotography #birding #birds #wildife #nature #Albertabirds

It takes a lot of these for a little Sora to grow to maturity. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... @briggsalexa.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #birdphotography #sora #rail #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #yyc #birds #birding #Albertabirds

Whenever we find new populations of potentially invasive species we must act swiftly, in order to stop them becoming established, spreading, increasing in numbers and doing environmental and economic harm. More from me in this story by Joe Attanasio au.news.yahoo.com/discovery-in...

Hold on, I've almost got it! Who knew Pileated Woodpeckers were such contortionists? For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #woodpecker #birds #pileatedwoodpecker #birdphotography #wildlifephotography @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #yyc #nature #Alberta

Do you need help with a carry out? Not! For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #beaver #Mammal 🦊 #castorcanadensis @briggsalexa.bsky.social @ripfriattfro.bsky.social #Alberta #yyc @thefurbearers.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

When the end of day meets the Night. For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #heron #blackcrownednightheron #birds #birdphotography #heronphotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #Alberta

It's a brave new world for this eaglet to be the first to gain the power of flight & leave the nest. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #baldeagle #eagle #birdphotography #naturephotography @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @cpawssab.bsky.social #yyc

A young beaver probably just over a year old & delegated the task of lodge repair & learning the "beaver tools of the trade". For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #beaver #Mammal 🦊 #wildlifephotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social @thefurbearers.bsky.social

A young Mule Deer fawn that I named "Bambo", Bambi X Rambo. Sprinted passed Mum into a huge meadow, up to where I was standing. Real heart stopper. Too bold for one so young. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #fawn #Mammal 🦊 @briggsalexa.bsky.social

Mom always did love you best! For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/7/... #beaver @ripfriattfro.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #castorcanadensis #Alberta #yyc #summer

One Great Blue Heron with a great big White Sucker fish. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... #greatblueheron #heron #whitesuckerfish #fishing #nature #wildlifephotography @briggsalexa.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #fish #yyc

Another successful fledgling launch into the woods. For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... @briggsalexa.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #pileatedwoodpecker #woodpecker #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birds @ripfriattfro.bsky.social

Even beaver mothers need a moment or two just to relax. For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... #beaver @briggsalexa.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #Mammal 🦊 #naturephotography #castorcanadensis @goingwild.bsky.social @ripfriattfro.bsky.social #yyc

An adult Bald Eagle 🦅 seen through Nature's smoky filter. For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... #baldeagle #eagle #birdofprey @briggsalexa.bsky.social #yyc #birdphotography #birds #smoke #Alberta @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social

Guess who has new antlers??? 🦌 For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... #muledeer #deer #naturephotograhy #wildlifephotography #Spring @briggsalexa.bsky.social #Mammals 🦊 #wildlife #nature #yyc

Resident alien? 👽 Definitely resident during the Spring & Summer but those feet??? For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... #sora #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography @birdscanada.bsky.social #naturephotography #yyc

An eagle's talons have multiple uses, particularly with regard to those hard to reach places. 🦅 For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/6/... #baldeagle #birdphotography #wildlife #birdsofprey @briggsalexa.bsky.social @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #yyc

A rose among the thorns. Probably a tag never used in conjunction with a beaver before! 🤭 For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/5/... #beaver #castorcanadensis #Mammal 🦊 @ripfriattfro.bsky.social @briggsalexa.bsky.social #yyc #rose

Humans aren't the only ones who like to enjoy some sun basking after those rainy days! For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/5/... #Mammal 🦊 #beavers #sunshine @thefurbearers.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography @ripfriattfro.bsky.social

Mum P kept this secret for a year. 1st photo is Mum from last May. 2nd is her 1 year old. 3rd is Mum this year, in an adjacent tree. For full story & more photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/5/... #porcupine @briggsalexa.bsky.social #wildlife #nature @cpawssab.bsky.social

The adult in Photo #1 is Mum with last year's offspring. A subsequent visit to the pond revealed all. Check out along Mum's belly. For full story & photos, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/5/... #Mammal 🦊 @briggsalexa.bsky.social #beaver #castorcanadensis #wildlife #nature #yyc

Waiting does bring its own reward. And sometimes it's a lot of waiting, followed by a great gift. For full story, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/5/... #coyote @briggsalexa.bsky.social #songdog #canislatrans #Mammal 🦊 @ripfriattfro.bsky.social @protectallwildlife.bsky.social

Bless the curiosity of youth & in particular, youthful beavers! 🤗 For full story, click link below: www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/5/... #beaver #wildlifephotography #naturephotography @thefurbearers.bsky.social #wildlife #Alberta #yyc #Spring #Mammal 🦊