📰 NEWS 📰 Government policy & decision making must be based in #science & #data, including #wildlife management. “[S]cience clearly shows that killing grizzly bears does not reduce human-bear conflict.” Dr Elmeligi, bear biologist & #MLA, #banffkananaskis in @rockymtnoutlook.bsky.social

It has been a very quiet few years for Snowy Owls in my area. Really hoping they come back in numbers again this winter. #birds #owls

Sometimes you just need to stop and eat the flowers. #wildlife

Spooky season approaches, so I'm going to repost some of my Halloween comics from years past.

Let's Go Blue Jays!

Hey folks. I am blowing out all of my paper prints. 50% off all 53 different prints. There will be no more reorders on stock so once they're gone, they're gone. Shipping in Canada is $25 so buy 2+ Sorry no US orders. I can ship to Europe & Mexico. earthskyart.ca/product-cate...

Starting a GoFundMe for Game 6 tickets. 😂 #WorldSeries #LetsGoBlueJays

Today, I submitted 456,365 Albertans’ signatures to Elections Alberta, petitioning the Premier to do the right thing, avoid a divisive and economically harmful referendum, and allow MLAs to vote and reaffirm that Alberta’s future is in Canada.🇨🇦 Alberta is #ForeverCanadian

This baseball game has lasted longer than debate on Bill 2. #ABleg

It's nice when work takes you to places like this. (Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada)

TODAY, October 19, there will be more than 95 #ForeverCanadian petition signing locations. There are only 9 days left. We need your signature to reach the goal. Please find the nearest location here: www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Locked eyes with this young coyote while out recently in Elk Island National Park. I don't usually convert to black and white, but felt like giving it a shot with this one. #wildlife #coyote

We are so close to our goal. Please, look up your closest petition signing location on this website and take a minute to add your name to the list of proud Canadians. Our #ForeverCanadian volunteers are at 68 locations across Alberta. Find them here: www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

Woke up early so decided to take an impromptu trip to Elk Island National Park. Saw a number of bison along the roads and had a nice encounter with this coyote who was kind enough not to immediately run away. #wildlife #coyote

I have so many pictures of these owls on this post. So hard to choose my favorite one. A great horned owl perches at dusk before hunting in Longmont, Colorado. #bird #birds #owl #owls #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos #nature #great_horned_owl #great_horned_owls #owlet #owlets

Working on a 2026 Wildlife Calendar and am having trouble choosing between these two photos. Thoughts? #wildlife

Ran into this young muskrat out enjoying an evening snack at the local wetlands yesterday. #wildlife #muskrat

These beauties will soon be heading off for their winter slumber. Hope to see a few more before the year is over. #wildlife #bears

This past weekend I had the chance to capture a few photos of the Transcanada Highwaymen ft. @stevenpage.bsky.social (BNL), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Craig Northey (Odds) and Moe Berg (@tpohband.bsky.social) at the Edmonton Gives fundraiser. Their set was "The Ultimate 90s Mix Tape!" #yeg

Sadly, there is no Fat Squirrel Week. #wildlife #squirrel

Made a quick trip to the mountains on the weekend. Spent some quality time with this Hoary Marmot who was quite happy to pose for photos. #wildlife #marmot

Legal teams are stepping up to defend Canada’s environmental laws. As multiple bills were implemented with the intention of fast-tracking economic growth, vulnerable wildlife is at further risk from shortsighted development and large-scale infrastructure. Learn more: naturecanada.ca/news/blog/de...

Just taking a quick peek to see how things are going here. Happy Friday everyone! #wildlife #porcupine

Always nice to see a moose while out in the woods. Also a note that wildlife photographers have long lenses that make subjects look much closer than they are. Always wise to give moose a lot of space! #wildlife #moose

Happy #Caturday! Was able to photograph this beauty a number of years back in South Africa. #wildlife

Here's a Hairy Woodpecker taking out his frustrations on this tree. #wildlife #birds

The nicest thing about bluesky is just having a core group of people where you like each other's posts and repost for each other and drop little comments now and then and basically just serve as a reminder that someone has an interest in you. A small connection with a wider world that is important💜

These beauties are starting to plump up to prepare for their winter slumber. #wildlife #bears

Here’s a little series from a beautiful evening in Greenland between endless reflections, eternal ice, & the wake a red sails boat…

Turned just in time to see this Osprey arriving with a fish for its youngster. Side note, note sure I've ever seen an Osprey setting up a nest at a ball diamond before! #wildlife #birds

And then he was gone... #birds #owls

It's always nice when that one beam of light that is sneaking through the trees lands directly on your subject. Shame she flew away moments later! #wildlife #birds #owls

One of my incredible encounters in Jasper this past weekend #Moose #Jasper #BullMoose #Bull #Wildlife #LightIsMagic

To any followers from Scotland, or fellow travelers, I'm in the early stages of planning a trip there. Open to any and all suggestions as I develop an itinerary. Especially interested in recommendations of quaint and cozy accommodations and perhaps a few good wildlife photography spots. #scotland

“Moose in a canoe” is ready for paint. This canoe will be red but you can order it in yellow,blue or green as well. Send me a message if you would like to order one.

Not sure how much longer this Great Horned Owl family will be sticking around, but I sure am enjoying seeing them when I'm out for a walk in the woods. #wildlife #birds #owls

While camping this weekend, I had a quick visit from a young Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker, who appeared to dig something to eat out of a tree. #wildlife #birds

This Great Horned Owl's focus was locked onto a dog that was walking down the trail behind me. #wildlife #birds #owls

"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?" Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.

Caught a glimpse of this young Great Horned Owl through the branches. #wildlife #birds #owls

Another nice encounter with a Great Horned Owl last night just as the sun was setting. #wildlife #birds #owls

A young Great Horned Owl taking a look at the strange photographer in the distance. #wildlife #birds #owls

To any followers from Scotland, or fellow travelers, I'm in the early stages of planning a trip there. Open to any and all suggestions as I develop an itinerary. Especially interested in recommendations of quaint and cozy accommodations and perhaps a few good wildlife photography spots. #scotland

Absolutely unacceptable. And it keeps happening, over and over and over again. Long past time for CP and Parks Canada to do something about it.

I will never grow tired of watching owls in the woods. #wildlife #birds #owls

While the impact of last summer's fire in Jasper National Park is still very visible, it's nice to see the wildlife taking advantage of the new growth on the forest floor and moving back into familiar places. #wildlife #elk

Here's a Pika posing nicely for me in Jasper National Park. #wildlife #pika

What a treat to get to listen to Jesse Welles yesterday @edmfolkfest.bsky.social. Such a tremendous talent! #yeg #music

Loved listening to Rainbow Kitten Surprise live for the first time last night @edmfolkfest.bsky.social. #yeg #music