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A family of Western Kingbirds perched on a wire. The parent bird, with its distinctive gray head, yellow belly, and white-edged tail, is accompanied by two fledglings learning to navigate their environment. The fledglings' slightly fluffier plumage and open beaks suggest they are still reliant on the parent for food and guidance.
The whooping crane (Grus americana), the tallest North American bird, is an endangered crane species named for its whooping sound. Along with the sandhill crane, it is one of only two crane species found in North America. The whooping crane's lifespan is estimated to be 22 to 24 years in the wild. After being pushed to the brink of extinction by unregulated hunting and loss of habitat to just 21 wild and two captive whooping cranes by 1941, conservation efforts have led to a limited recovery.
The Covehead Harbour Lighthouse is square, tapered, 8.2 metre (26.9 ft) tall wooden tower surmounted by a square, wooden lantern. It is located among the sand dunes of Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada, on the beach just to the east of the entrance into Covehead Bay. It is the second lighthouse on the site, built in 1975 as a replacement for the original tower.
Snowy Owls stand out for their beauty and intelligence. These strikingly beautiful Arctic owls have a range of impressive skills. If you are lucky enough to find one, don't approach too closely, as the birds are stressed enough looking for food. View from a distance through binoculars or long-lens camera. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
I think I am suffering from photographic withdrawal. I have not done much exploring as of late and maybe I just miss the snow. But as I review some pics from the past I get the urge to explore again.
Nature's Mastery of Camouflage at its Best
You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern. This streaky, brown and buff heron can materialize among the reeds, and disappear as quickly, especially when striking a concealment pose with neck stretched and bill pointed skyward. These stealthy carnivores stand motionless amid tall marsh vegetation, or patiently stalk fish, frogs, and insects.
With its long, earlike tufts, intimidating yellow-eyed stare, and deep hooting voice, the Great Horned Owl is the quintessential owl of storybooks. This powerful predator can take down birds and mammals even larger than itself.
During the winter months, moose live almost solely on twigs and shrubs. Winter is a time of hunger for moose. They restrict their food intake and limit their activity to save energy.
From way back in the archives, a new edit.
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So perfect it seems planned, this road-accessible cascade is just outside the little village of Kakisa. It occurs where the Kakisa River jumps off an ancient coral reef, forming a crescent-shaped, 17-metre-high curtain of spray.
An Osprey may log more than 160,000 migration miles during its 15-to-20-year lifetime.
Ospreys are also excellent anglers. Ospreys can catch fish on at least 1 in every 4 dives, with success rates sometimes as high as 70 percent.
Most commonly known as the “friendship flower,” the yellow rose holds significance for a long-lasting friendship. While yellow roses are a perfect gift to symbolize your strong platonic connection, it is not suggested to give them to someone you are romantically interested in.
ONR 1730 lights up the rails as it clatters towards the CN diamond under a dramatic sky at Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.
This was early morning yesterday, I was up before the dawn. Fog rolled down the Burrard Inlet and swallowed Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. This was the moment the first rays of sunrise caught the fog and lit the highrises downtown. Captured from West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ October 27, 2017 ☁