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Wednesday's Aurora Borealis over Watch Lake in the heart of the South Cariboo Region of central British Columbia. Captured about 36 km (22 miles) south east of 100 Mile House, BC ~ September 29, 2016
Explore #337 September 18, 2020
in Metro Vancouver BC, Canada
red sun and grey sky after US fires ....
the worst air quality in the world ....
THE SMOKE
filters out shorter wavelengths of light,
leaving mostly red and orange
wavelengths to shine through.
Burnaby BC Canada • Spring 2020
A male Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) perched in the open yielding superb looks. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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It was heavily overcast in Whitehorse the other night, but the aurora forecast looked promising, so I went up into the mountains to get above the clouds. Glad I did, caught a spectacular show.
The most noticeable differences between white-tailed and mule deer are ear size, tail color, and antler configuration. In many cases, body size is also a key difference. The mule deer's tail is black-tipped, whereas the white-tailed deer's is not. Mule deer antlers are bifurcated; they "fork" as they grow, rather than branching from a single main beam, as is the case with white-taileds.
Snow Geese are epic flyers and always awe inspiring to see their immense flocks landed on a lake or field and then take off at once.
Red Shafted Male (Composite)
The red-shafted and yellow-shafted forms of the Northern Flicker formerly were considered different species. The two forms hybridize extensively in a wide zone from Alaska to the panhandle of Texas. A hybrid often has some traits from each of the two forms and some traits that are intermediate between them.
This winter morning scene captures the resilience of Mule Deer enduring the cold of Alberta. The frost-covered landscape reflects the harshness of the season, while the deer's calm and curious gaze reveals their strength and adaptability to their frozen world.
I love these dramatic skies. It was cold by the water and the wind made it feel colder. Went looking for birds and was not disappointed. The people you see on the right side are all taking pictures of the owl that was on the dock eating a duck.
The male Common Goldeneye adds a bright note to winter days with its radiant amber eye, glistening green-black head, and crisp black-and-white body and wings. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Goldeneye/id
Natural cavities for nesting are scarce, and the Wood Duck readily uses nest boxes provided for it. If nest boxes are placed too close together, many females lay eggs in the nests of other females.
The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is the largest wild sheep inhabiting North America. A large ram may weigh over 300 pounds and stand over 42 inches tall at the shoulder.
A carpet of red oak leaves cover the pathway on a brisk morning at Jericho Beach Park. Light fog and frost in the distance as the first rays of sunshine light up the tree in front of me. This park bench with a beautiful autumn view includes a little birdhouse within reach. Captured in Point Grey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ October 24, 2018 🍂
Though its scientific name translates to “American antelope goat,” pronghorns are not part of the antelope family. These mammals have deer-like bodies covered in short, reddish-brown fur with white patches on their cheeks, chest, belly, rump and legs. Both male and female pronghorns have horns.
In this serene winter scene, a lone bald eagle perches with quiet majesty against the vast, snowy backdrop. With its piercing gaze and powerful stance, this magnificent bird embodies strength and resilience. Capturing such moments of solitude and grandeur in nature reminds us of the eagle’s role as a symbol of freedom and its unyielding connection to the wild.
You can imagine my excitement when this Sora (Porzana carolina), usually a secretive species, walked out from the dense marshy growth and into full view at the edge of the pond, and began to take a bath. In this shot, the rail is going up in the air before plunging its head underwater during its brief but vigorous bath. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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Cool Fact:
The word “sniper” originated in the 1770s among British soldiers in India who hunted snipe as game. The birds are still hunted in many countries, including the U.S., though their fast, erratic flight style means they are difficult targets.
Osprey at Shuswap Lake
Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Hunting Ospreys are a picture of concentration, diving with feet outstretched and yellow eyes sighting straight along their talons.
A young deer standing alert among tall grasses, bathed in soft, morning light that accentuates its delicate features. The subtle play of shadows and warm tones creates a sense of calm and connection with nature.
The wood bison is the largest land animal in Canada. Adults have dark brown coats with long shaggy fur on their shoulders and legs. They have large humps on their backs, and very large heads. Male bison are typically larger than female bison.
Liquid Emerald. Stunning emerald lake in yoho national park, British Columbia, Canada.
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Earlier last summer, on our way to southern Alberta for our annual birdwatching-nature excursion, this captivating scenery at the Old Man River crossing captured my attention, and made us to stop and take in the sight and the atmosphere.
Image was taken from Garry Point Park in Richmond, BC.
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