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

Excited for the start of @edmfolkfest.bsky.social today! So many great artists to check out this year. Especially looking forward to Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Kim Churchill, Steph Strings, and Jesse Welles to name a few! #yeg #music

Minister Loewen is at it again, helping out all his hunting buddies and his own business colleagues.

Admittedly, I'm not a big snake guy. But it was kind of cool to have a few visitors to the campsite over the weekend. These are garter snakes, so nothing too concerning. #wildlife #snakes

Learn more about our call to improve road safety for wildlife and sign Nakoda's Letter here: www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/nakodas-letter #wildlife #conservation

Here's a beautiful cinnamon coloured Black Bear from the Canadian Rockies. #wildlife #bears

Time to try to boost my profile. Getting close to shopping season, the more eyes the better lol If you've liked my work or want to help out a small creator, I would love to try to increase my followers a little. Can I ask for a share?? #photography #wildlife #newfoundland #creator #support

How handsome is this young (around two years, I believe) Grizzly Bear? #wildlife #bears

A few recent encounters in Alberta

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The first Barn Swallow fledgling has emerged from beneath the boardwalk at my local wetland. I've been hearing them for a few weeks, nice to finally see one of them. #wildlife #birds

While he's responsible for people spelling my last name wrong at least 50% of the time, he shall be missed. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Tried out a new location for my trail cam this past winter and captured a few nice clips. Here's a coyote making its way through the snow-covered woods. #wildlife #TrailCamTuesday

Need some awesome animals on your timeline? Or beautiful natural landscapes? With real photos, videos and stories from photographers who love nature? Here are a whole bunch of good accounts to follow. #birds #herps #mammals 🌿

Even foxes get the Mondays. #wildlife #fox #foxes

I don’t know about all grebes but I can speak for this one. This Horned Grebe does not tolerate other birds in his area of the marsh. And his area, is all the water. All of it. I believe he has spied a duck. #Birds #photography #wildlife 🪶

It's not all birds, bears, and wildlife for me. Made it out to the rugby pitch yesterday to grab a few photos in the rain. #sports #photography

He's no longer with us, but he sure was one handsome cat. #Caturday

What a headline www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Here's a photo from a wonderful encounter last year with a fox and her kits. This was shortly after she had arrived with a meal for the little ones. #wildlife #fox

Famed grizzly bear #222 in Jasper with her cubs. Note the porcupine quills in all of their noses!