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Busy Momma

Lost count after 12 (golden eye)?

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Sweetgrass Old ..

Abandoned Homesteads with Land still in use in the shadow of the Sweetgrass Hills

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From the Ground..

Moss and Lichens living in healthy harmony

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This is my good..

A curious bison at Elk Island Provincial Park

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Pensive

Bison enjoying the early morning sun in Elk Island Provincial Park.

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2 ranchers

Father and daughter checking cattle in southern Alberta – landscape

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dry lake tracks

Wildlife tracks across Medicine Lake – landscape

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mushroom garden

Mushrooms growing in old growth forest – landscape

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Mossy water fal..

Water falls in the Kananaskis – landscape

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moose in the do..

Species – moose browsing dogwood in our neighborhood

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child’s v..

landscape – grand daughter learning how to use a camera

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Winter waxwings

Waxwings feeding on mountain ash berries

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Mountain Climbe..

A pair of mountain goats size up the hikers below.

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Curious marmot

Hoary marmot on the Carthew-Anderson trail in Waterton Lakes NP, AB

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Cryptic fish

Cuthroat trout in a clear alpine lake in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.

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Yawwwwn

A sleepy saw-whet owl yawns wide from a cavity.

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Grouse Swagger

A spruce grouse puts on a show for a nearby group of females.

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Ibises and Rain..

A White-faced ibis flies in front a vibrant rainbow.

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Angry Black-Bir..

Blackbirds are very active during the summer months, and this little guy was no exception. He was flapping and calling while posing on a branch near the Bow River.

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Perched Swainso..

This hawk was perched on the top of a pine tree, and was content to let me walk up and take a few pictures.

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Lazy White Peli..

This white pelican was yawning over and over, it must have been really sleepy. Or maybe it was hoping a fish would just jump right into its bill.

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Screeching Ospr..

An Osprey was perched on a branch and screeching, which was for it’s partner who showed up a few minutes later. This was in Fishcreek Park near Highway 22x.

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Kingfisher on W..

A Kingfisher was searching for fish over the Bow River near Fish Creek Park.

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Herring Gull at..

This Herring Gull was enjoying a pruning massage on the Bow River near Inglewood.

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Great Grey Owl ..

This Great Grey Owl was showing off it’s beautiful feathers as it landed on a fence near Priddis.

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Great Blue Hero..

This Heron was peacefully enjoying a sunset in Fish Creek Park

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Whole Lotta Lea..

This is at the Gaetz Lakes bird sanctuary. I was hoping to find some of the last birds before they leave. They were mostly gone, but I found a stroke of luck which made my trip worth it. These geese

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Who needs a surfboard when they can do it with their feet. Well this guy is a master of his sport. They are such careful, steady fliers, and land so beautifully on the water. Sometimes they remind me of the

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Catch of the da..

Osprey bringing fish to its hatchlings. It then dropped the fish to the nest, and landed on a nearby pole to supervise lunch eating. This was a relatively large fish, but nothing a strong osprey can’t handle.

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The Majestic Tr..

3 pelicans flying low above Beaumaris Lake on a calm summer morning. I had positioned myself hoping the pelicans would eventually fly in that direction, to capture both the birds and the beautiful reflections from nearby trees and buildings on

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Ducks with Styl..

Hooded Mergansers during pairing dance at Beaumaris Lake. It’s wonderful to see them thriving in the middle of a city’s man made lake

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Sun Flowers

A patch of sun spotlights a trio of forest flowers.

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Great Blue Hero..

Too much rain or snow runoff into the Sheep River can pose severe flooding problems in Okotoks, Alberta. Two stormwater ponds were established to provide for excess water accumulation when required. It’s a park-like area with grass, wild flowers, reeds,

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Double-crested ..

The Carseland Weir is a structure within Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park in Alberta. It’s a barrier across the Bow River used to measure and alter its flow. Fish are unable to swim upstream from the bottom of the weir. So, American

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Black-capped Ch..

Black-capped Chickadees abound at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in Calgary. They flit about trying to find insects and seeds on the various trees and bushes. They would like handouts from passersby, but the sanctuary dissuades visitors from feeding them. It’s

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Spring Bloom

Three-flowered Avens don’t mind a little snow.

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Canadian Pengui..

Magpies are the underappreciated in Alberta. It was a travesty these strong, resilient, and adaptive birds weren’t included in the nomination for National Bird.

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Columbian Groun..

Columbian Ground Squirrels will encounter a spring snow storm or two, particularly because they are found in higher elevation habitats.

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Clark’s N..

Clark’s Nutcrackers depend on Whitebark Pine trees for food, which unfortunately have become rarer and rarer.

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Changing season..

Wildflowers are abound where grasslands meet mountains. Three-flowered avens are some of the earliest bloomers and adapted to extreme spring weather.

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On the Boreal H..

When adults are carrying food, it often means they have young close by. I was a bit nervous about disturbing this family so I made sure not to stay long.

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Courtship Dance

Red-necked Grebes

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Attracting Atte..

Hooded Merganser (m.)

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Proud Display

Hooded Merganser (m.)

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Tiny Wonder

Rufous hummingbirds were plentiful at my in laws rural property this summer(2016). These tiny birds are migrators, only giving us a short window through spring and summer during breeding season to enjoy them. Near summers end I was able to

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Winter Wonder

I watched this snowy owl from a good distance sitting on frozen wetland for a couple of hours before it finally flew. It was an incredibly windy chinook March day. I believe it was hunting for muskrats as it was

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Taking a break

Bison resting on the grass

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Bear necessitie..

Black bear eating berries

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Courting ruddy ..

Male ruddy duck during courtship

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Tree swallow

Tree Swallow resting on it’s nest box

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Feeding Time

Parent barn swallow feeding it’s chicks

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Pelican Landing..

The Carseland Weir was established to help control the flow of the Bow River near Carseland. Because of the fishing and gathering areas around the weir, a desirable habitat has been provided for Double-crested Cormorants, gulls, terns, and American White

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Yellow goats..

Tragopogon dubius, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Tiger lily

Lilium columbianum, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Baltic rush

Juncus balticus, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Smal world beau..

Unidentified mushroom, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Pika-boo

Pika, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Spruce grouse f..

Falcipennis canadensis, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Wood lily

Lilium philadelphicum, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Glacier lily

Erythronium grandiflorum, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Round-leaved or..

Amerorchis rotundifolia, taken with a Sony DSC HX50

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Prairie Flax

Linum lewisii var. lewisii, taken with a Sony DSC HX50.

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Fine Balance

Calliope Hummingbird in Waterton NP

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Ferruginous Fli..

Ferruginous hawk in flight

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Stare Down

Northern Pygmy-Owl with prey

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Crossing

Standing in the middle of the Red Deer River, with Mt. Wapiti in clear view, I watched this pair of white-tailed deer attempt to cross. They only took a few steps before realizing it was too deep, but were quick

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Life In The Cit..

An elk scratches himself with little concern for the biker riding by.

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Shake It Off

An elk shakes himself after making a river crossing in the town of Banff. This elk, along with many others, seems to have adapted to the city life and appeared unfazed by the crowd of onlookers and stopped traffic.

1 Votes

Noisy Neighbors

A great horned owl sits on a tree in my backyard near Sherwood Park, AB. The owls can often be heard hooting outside my windows at night.

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Sheep in Spring

Hiking through the Canadian Rockies on a spring day I came across a herd of bighorn sheep settling down for a morning rest. Luckily, I had carried my heavy telephoto zoom lens up the steep path. I loved the snow

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Head On

Two bull elk butt heads during rutting season in Banff, AB. The clashing of antlers and elk calls could be heard clearly from a great distance.

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Just Breath

This location at Lake O’Hara was absolutely breath taking. Despite the rain coming down the colours were amazing!

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Urban Coyote Pu..

A coyote pup in the early morning, on the last day of summer 2016. The fog on the North Saskatchewan River fills the background, making for a beautiful composition!

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Posing in the S..

White-throated sparrow male posing in a meadow.

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Breakfast in th..

Oven bird emerges from the forest floor after some foraging.

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Face Off

Prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) observed along the South Saskatewan River, near Bindloss.

8 Votes

Electric Bluet

A boreal bluet dragonfly looking very bright in the grass at Elk Island National Park.

1 Votes

Fledging

Babies are always cute, right?

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Peek-a-boo

A Columbian ground squirrel pup being subject to some research-related handling/cuddling in Kananaskis.

1 Votes

NOM

A golden-mantled ground squirrel very much enjoying a sunflower seed snack.

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Flying in for l..

Taken in Fort McMurray, AB the berries on the tree in the front yard feeds the birds through the winter. This little guy spent a fair bit of time fueling up.

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Hawk in flight

I think this is a Swainsons Hawk. I took this photograph on route from Canmore to Calgary in May 2016. It was amazing to see.

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Face Of The Foo..

As I exited my vehicle to capture the beautiful mountain view at sunrise on this chinook morning, this large mule deer buck popped up from his bed in the camouflage foliage. I was about 80km away from the mountains, standing

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By the Bison

Driving through the bison reserve near the entrance to Waterton National Park

1 Votes

Fox on a Log

A red fox sat photogenically on a log during a hike in the Edmonton River Valley.

8 Votes

Piper on a Post

I took this photo of a quirky Upland Sandpiper while conducting field research near Duchess, AB.

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Mountain Zen

A marmot relaxing on a rock.

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Prairie Power L..

Power lines run through the rangelands of SE Alberta. I shot this while conducting bird point counts in the early hours of the morning.

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Little Green Ca..

A caterpillar found while camping in Jasper

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Curious little ..

Watching the birds eating through the door way and this one kept spying back

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Morning Walk

Three horses walking the prairie land as the sun rises

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Pine On The Cob

A Red Crossbill visits the University of Alberta.

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Getting ready f..

Least Chipmunk

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The Pollinator

Bumble bee on a flower in downtown Edmonton.

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Surface Tension

A Raft Spider floats on a pond.

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Peaking through

Maligne Canyon trees near Jasper, Alberta.

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Midnight Snack

This northern saw whet owl has made many appearances in our Calgary, AB backyard over the past 2 1/2 years. We are pleased to have the natural mouse control as well as an amazing educational wildlife experience for ourselves and

2 Votes

Forest Clarity

I took this photo while hiking Siffluer Falls with a friend, located near Nordegg. I used my 50mm macro lens on my Canon Rebel 5ti.

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Dinner Time

I captured this shot while travelling home from a hike in Jasper National Park. This caribou was grazing on roadside ditch vegetation. I used my Canon Rebel 5ti with my 24-70mm lens.

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The Fly & T..

I captured this macro shot while I was camping just outside of Jasper National Park. I used my 50mm macro lens on my Canon Rebel 5ti.

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A Canadian Icon

I captured this shot while waiting to board the Malgine Lake Cruise in Japer National Park. I used my 24-70mm lens on my Canon Rebel 5ti. Since this goose was so used to people approaching it, it was the perfect

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Incomplete Beau..

I shot this macro photograph after a hike up Hoodo Creek on Canada Day located near Nordic, Alberta. I used my Canon Rebel 5ti with my Canon 50mm macro lens. When shooting this flower, I was actually accidentally standing on

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Fleeting Frame

This rather large and curious fly landed on a nearby leaf during our hike and made me stop in my tracks. Thankfully it was not a species that takes large chunks out of unsuspecting humans, so I was able to

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Comin At Ya Lik..

A Wolf Spider on the banks of the mighty North Saskatchewan River.

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Dream Boat

Boreal Chorus Frog calls at the foot of Highlevel Bridge.

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I love you momm..

This is a wild feral horse herd in central Alberta that I drive out to photograph often. I love this little baby.

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Berry Time!!

This cinnamon bear was eating berries along the ditch in central Alberta. This cinnamon bear still had a large patch of white fur from his winter coat.

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Robin In The Mo..

A Robin in the morning light

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Western Kingbir..

Western Kingbird on a fence post near Mundare, Alberta

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Living on the E..

Female bighorn sheep balancing on the side of cliff. Jasper National Park.

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Rattles in the ..

Close up look at a prairie rattlesnake. Taken at Dinosaur Provincial Park.

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New Life

Mallard chicks

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Landing

A tree swallow prepares to enter a man-made birdhouse.

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Winter Morning ..

Mallards and Canada Geese on a partially frozen pond in early spring. Both the Rocky Mountains and worked land can be seen in the background.

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Winter Thirst

A squirrel munching on some hard-packed snow for a drink.

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Winter sun

Common Redpoll in Birch tree (February)

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Wise Old Owl

Great Grey Owl

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Friendly Marmot

This beautiful marmot snuck up on me while I enjoyed lunch near Angel Glacier in Jasper National Park this summer.

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Listen up!

Mama coot and chicks at John E. Poole Wetlands, Big Lake Alberta

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Deer in Winter

Sunny day for deer in Alberta Parkland

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Whitetail at Li..

Whitetail at a licking branch and scrape in Provincial Ecological Reserve

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Cliff Walker

After realizing he was heading our way, my partner and I stopped and backed up a bit to let him pass. Showing no stress, he continued towards us, and then over the edge of the ridge.

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Breakfast in th..

An Ovenbird hops on to a log after a brief foraging session along the forest floor.

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Pika Chew

A chance encounter with a busy Pika while hiking in Jasper National Park was a welcome sight. This individual was busy stuffing the little greenery they could find into their mouth while dashing hurriedly amongst the teetering wall of boulders.

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Prairie Rattles..

For the wary traveller, the thought of a Prairie Rattlesnake lurking in the sandstone may be a true nightmare. For me, it was a rare opportunity to spot these mysterious creatures amidst the fossil strewn hills of Dinosaur Provincial Park.

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Drying Off Time

Double-crested Cormorants

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Greater Yellowl..

How beautiful these yellow legs!

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Bald Eagle

Don’t dare you to get closer to my nest!

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Long-tailed Wea..

Peek

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Red-tailed Hawk

Feathers display.

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Barrow’s ..

It’s amazing to watch their behaviour as they are the only birds doing this with the funny sound.

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feeding time

redneck grebe family on local community pond in calgary

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Western Meadowl..

Mid-song caught

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Black-necked St..

My favourite shots when I get down to their level and get such a dream-like shots. Stilts are gorgeous birds.

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Short-eared Owl

This owl was staring curiously at me what made me able to capture this moment with his beautiful eyes.

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Eared Grebe

Eared Grebes carrying their babies on back till they are able to take care of themselves, sometimes they taking feathers from their back and feeding them to the babies, maybe that helps for digesting the food!!

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nap time

pied billed grebe taking a nap at inglewood bird sanctuary

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wolf

alpha male wolf in peterlougheed provincial park

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Supper Time

I was driving home one evening when I spotted this great grey owl on a telus post waiting to catch his supper.

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Red-winged Blac..

For most of the people it’s just a blackbird but for me, it’s one of the most beautiful birds in Alberta especially with this unique pose.

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baby moose

newborn moose in a friends backyard in bragg creek

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Wild feral hors..

I travel the back roads of West Central Alberta photographing the feral horses. I was fortunate enough to come across this amazing and beautiful black stallion with his herd.

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newborn avocets

baby avocets only hours old on the side of a major roadway near calgary

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Monotropa unifl..

Rare sighting of this ghost plant!

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Spruce Grouse

A female boldly stands in front of me while her babies scatter into the forest

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Hungry Chipmunk

Preparing for winter by harvesting some buffaloberries

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Prairie Rattles..

A prairie rattlesnake rattling and pretending he’s tough stuff

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Saw Whet Owl

Recently fledged saw whet owl wondering why I woke it up in the middle of the day!

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Loggerhead Shri..

Hatchling shrike chicks huddled together in their nest

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Killdeer “..

A female killdeer pretends to be injured in an effort to lure me away from her nest.

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Spruce Grouse C..

A family of spruce grouse was spooked while I was walking through a bog and this chick stopped long enough for a couple pictures

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Curious Lynx

A young lynx watched me as I checked live rodent traps in the forest. Near Cold Lake, Alberta

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Bison and Calf

Bison feeding calf at Elk Island National Park

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Big Horn Sheep

enjoying the sun on a spring day at the Columbia Ice Fields

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Beaver

Beaver at Elk Island National Park

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My House is You..

A tree swallow nesting in my backyard bird house.

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Peek-a-boo

A shy elk grazed among the wild roses in Jasper National Park

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Caught in the a..

It was on a Saturday afternoon where most people are off that a hardworking beaver is caught on film building a dam.

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I don’t s..

Bees are known to sting people but only if you annoy them. These innocent bee enjoying a succulent flower was taken in the grounds of Dry Island Buffalo Jump

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Come closer; I ..

Those big horns are undeniably intimidating. So to come this close to a magnificent creature like a bighorn sheep is a challenge I dared to accept.

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I’m not A..

Squirrels are often standoffish and quick. They tend to avoid human contact but not this one, this one knows how to pose in front of a camera.

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Stoic stance

This photo of a barn owl was taken in Elk Island. What gravitated me the most to it is its stoic stance- a sheer determination to surpass any season or migration.

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Harmless pest

Prairie dogs are known to farmers as pest like squirrels. But at least on the dawn I took this photo, this prairie dog seemed harmless, adorable as a matter of fact.

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Smile for me

My goal as a wildlife enthusiast is to showcase wildlife at their best light- and nothing is better than a smile.

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Epitome of heal..

This is what living healthy looks like- exercise plus eating organic food equals healthy glowing skin. Too bad it has to shed it in winter.

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Come hither

This photo of a fox was taken in the grounds of Prince of Wales Hotel. For a photo that shows how standoffish they can be, my hope is to capture the enigma they bring, especially now that we don’t see

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This is what in..

Before hardships and the everyday realities, this is what innocence looks like. Its about simply enjoying the moment, like this mountain goat enjoying a simple sunny day.

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Resting Up

Porcupine

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Reach the Sky

Female Goldenrod Crab Spider

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Prairie Conwflo..

St. Patrick’s Island

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Wood Frog

Wood Found along the shore of Medicine River. Wood Frogs are amazing creatures that freeze sold during the winter months. They have anti-freeze in their blood and are able to defrost in spring.

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Spring has Spru..

There was still snow on the ground in shadows, and this willow was first to bloom. The honeybee’s were quick to find it!

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Split Lip

This is Bear 136, also known as Split Lip, and he’s a dominant male Grizzly in Banff National Park. You can see some blood on the right side of his face. I believe he had just buried a kill prior

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