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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🍂
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.
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.
Mountain goats live in alpine and subalpine environments. In the high-altitude environments, sometimes above 13,000 ft, they are the largest mammal. The high elevation protects mountain goats from predators. In the summer, they’ll stay above the tree line and migrate to lower elevations in the winter.
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.
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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.
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.
In late May, driving through Glacier NP was a delight with stunning views of mountain peaks, glaciers, and all that snow. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
" Come on .... Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Eye cried a river over you "
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Cry me a river - Diana Krall live in Paris
As the sky blushes with the colors of sunset, a lone deer leaps effortlessly across the field, embodying the beauty and freedom of the wild. In this photograph, the delicate balance between light and movement captures a rare harmony found in nature. Moments like these are fleeting, yet they remind us of the untamed spirit that resides in every living creature, moving gracefully through its world without constraint.
Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests.
With their tremendous physical power and vitality, moose can travel over almost any terrain. Long legs carry them easily over deadfall trees or through snow that would stop a deer or wolf. Their cloven hooves and dewclaws spread widely to provide support when they wade through soft muskeg or snow. When frightened they may crash noisily through the underbrush, but in spite of their great size even full-grown, antlered bulls can move almost as silently as a cat through dense forest.
The highly endangered Deltoid Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza deltoidea) is a red-listed aster that is only found in a few places on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Numbering only 1600 mature flowering plants, Deltoid Balsamroot peak flowering occurs in May with showy large yellow flowers resembling sunflowers. 🌻 It is much rarer than its cousin the Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) that covers the hillsides in the interior of BC. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.