Check out the wings on this great grey owl. They can hear a vole well enough under two feet of snow that they can plunge their feet through and grab it. #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

When you've taken thousands of photos of a species it's the strange and unique poses and situations that start to draw more of your attention. Is it just me? Which shot do you like better? #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Tis the season for adorable tree toppers... #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #owl #mcoupephotography #pygmyowl #northernpygmyowl

While most people don't like dark and stormy skies, they really do make nice backgrounds.... #bighorn #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #nikon #mcoupephotography #mammals #bighornsheep #sheep

All that bird in flight practice with the kingfisher may have helped with this more challenging Northern Pygmy Owl. #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #owl #mcoupephotography #pygmyowl #northernpygmyowl

Found a new feathered friend who was nice enough to help me get some bird in flight photography practice. #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #kingfisher #mcoupephotography

When you mistakenly pour yourself a cup of decaf.... #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #snowyowl #mcoupephotography #snowy

A snowy owl is typically spotted in our area of the world once every 5 - 10 years. This year I was beyond lucky to not just see one but also manage to photograph it. #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #snowyowl #mcoupephotography #snowy

"Just another bird on a stick photo", but it's a pretty cool bird on an interesting looking stick ;) #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

There's nothing like hanging out and watching a great grey owl hunt... and maybe taking a few photos. 😉 #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary... #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #raven #mcoupephotography

If you spend enough time with birds you can eventually guess where they are headed relatively well and wait for them to come for you. It makes for interesting photos, but the occasional dirty look from a bird who's grumpy you got the "good" spot first. #birds #nature #wildlife #harrier #raptor

Ran into a prickly new friend. I think he was up to something... #porcupine #prickly #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #nikon #mcoupephotography #mammals

Happy Halloween!!! Great grey owl getting into the Halloween spirit. #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography #halloween

Pileated woodpecker dressed as "Woody the Woodpecker" for halloween for the 5th year in a row. #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #pileated #mcoupephotography #woodpecker #woody

Shake shake shake... shake shake shake.. shake your booty!! Ruffed grouse strutting his stuff. #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography #grouse

When they ask if you want a second helping of thanksgiving dinner... Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #beaver #thanksgiving #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #nikon #mcoupephotography #mammals

Found a feathered friend in the fall colours last night. Too dark for great photos but it was nice to spend some time watching this great grey owl hunt. #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Made a furry new friend. No picnic baskets were harmed in the taking of this photo.

Gotta love it when Dad brings you breakfast! #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

An adorable baby great grey owl to help you get through your week.

A cute little western screech owl to brighten your Monday. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

After hours of searching, the fun begins of trying to find a way to get a decent photo while being eaten alive by clouds of mosquitos and trying to make sure you don't surprise a rattlesnake while crawling through the bush. #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding

It's no wonder people don't see owls more often... Find the screech owl and then imagine trying to find an angle to get a good photo of it. ;) #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

A cute little western screech owl to brighten your Monday. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

Great grey owl dad patiently hunting for last nights supper. #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Never play hide and seek with a Western Screech owl... I'm pretty sure they cheat. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

Who needs a photo of a baby great grey owl to help them get through the week? #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Did you know owls can consciously control the dilation of their pupils???? After tens of thousands of owl photographs this is the first time I've seen it. So cool! #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography #pupils

I'm ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille. Turkey vultures heads, while not conventionally beautiful give them a ton of advantages for cleaning up carrion. #turkeyvulture #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #vulture #mcoupephotography

Is it Friday yet? Sleepy baby great grey owl is ready for the week to be over. #owl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

You really never know what you're going to find when you're out looking for wildlife to photograph. Not sure if these guys are wild or not but it was definitely neat to see and photograph. #bees #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #nikon #mcoupephotography #insects #honeybee

Who needs a photo of a sleepy juvenile great horned owl this morning? #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greathornedowl #mcoupephotography

You never know who you'll find hidden amongst the leaves. Western Screech Owls are pretty darn cute. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

Even the more common birds like this spotted towhee have a unique beauty. #towhee #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

It's amazing how moving a few feet to either side can change a photo. Which background do you prefer for this lazuli bunting? The green tree, or the sunlit desert hillside? #lazulibunting #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

When you foolishly try and take a western screech owls photo before they've finished their morning cup of coffee. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

We have so many deer I don't typically take photos of them, but this little one seemed extra cute so why not... #deer #fawn #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #nikon #mcoupephotography #mammals

My bike ride got interrupted by a large ball of fluff. Nothing like spotting a baby great horned owl while on a mountain bike ride to give you incentive for an extra lap to the car for a camera. #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #birding #nikon #greathornedowl #mcoupephotography

Western Meadowlarks are quite common in our area at this time of year. Their song can be heard all over the grasslands. #meadowlark #songbirds #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

Peek-a-boo! Western screech owls have an amazing ability to look like a piece of broken stump. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

Time to give the "less pretty" birds a turn. Fun fact: Turkey Vultures can eat carcasses tainted with anthrax, tuberculosis, and rabies without getting sick since their stomach acid is so acidic. #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #vulture #mcoupephotography

Olive the one eyed owl and one of her siblings during their awkward teenager phase. Up to this point Olive had mostly kept to herself so it was great to see her with a sibling. #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #greatgreyowl #mcoupephotography

Happy Mother’s Day! #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #greatgrey #mothersday #mom #mcoupephotography

Happy Mother’s Day! #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #greatgrey #mothersday #mom #mcoupephotography

Even the most common birds can be beautiful. American Robin #bird #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #robin #mcoupephotography

Found a new friend. These guys are ridiculously hard to find since they only hunt at night and have amazing camouflage. #screechowl #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #mcoupephotography

Yup, it's another bird on a stick, but there's just something peaceful about quietly watching a great grey owl hunt. #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #pygmyowl #mcoupephotography

It's been a long week, but at least it's Friday! Juvenile great grey owl after what I assume was a really rough night. #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #pygmyowl #mcoupephotography

Owls are experts at looking right into your soul... #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon #pygmyowl #mcoupephotography