https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/produce daily 1.0 2017-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487627517741-DCWSA8I77QBBHQQVZQC2/_DSC8643.jpg Home - Close Pair These coyotes were hunting together along a river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487627517741-DCWSA8I77QBBHQQVZQC2/_DSC8643.jpg Home - Close Pair These coyotes were hunting together along a river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487627490386-QOIEXTNY3YXCJHUB6IMS/_DSC7803+copy-print.jpg Home - Redtail Hawk Portrait The light cooperated for me when I came across this striking hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486319457466-1DNCMR5LCDFY46B0SXZV/Hungary-flag-eagle+copy.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487570640641-ZM5LCRLRZBBNU4RTJL97/_DSC7475-copy1800.jpg Home - Bold Coyote This coyote had a deer kill nearby I later found out; he seemed like he was up to something by his expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1485907364396-WJFRMV5DAQ449PR2UYLX/_DSC0040Canada_Copy+copy.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487610519631-XLXDRK9OEKU2KYIBAY5Q/_DSC5946.jpg Home - Looking Into A Wolf's Eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487627517173-AGDG5E9G26NC49GBO6PY/_DSC9662.jpg Home - The Cycle Continues This pair of Canada Geese have arrived early to establish a nesting territory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487570639966-LCERXVNVC0S10L1PQWMG/_DSC7244-1800.jpg Home - Full of Life We can learn a lot by the stoic resilience and positive attitude that is innate to all wildlife species https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487628452630-XN92NFIMCMXWFQ6EJ5O1/_DSC0650+copy.jpg Home - Deer Herbivores are at the crossroads in the food chain, uploading energy from the consumption of plants and providing that energy to the peak predators. In this photo I liked the way I was able to render the snow, revealing the blues and lavender coloration in the shadows. https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-06-14 https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2021/6/13/if-you-have-seen-one-yellowlegs monthly 0.5 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1623650135044-LE8FDIHXBULFBI7H6A6X/_DSC8648.jpg Blog - "If you have seen One Yellowlegs" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1623650061329-M91MXSR5262SAII9MIW0/_DSC8188.jpg Blog - "If you have seen One Yellowlegs" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1623650094614-SVIQGLCY7RGMVGG237VE/_DSC8255-2.jpg Blog - "If you have seen One Yellowlegs" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1623650117150-23BG7IMDYC31FM23LKP0/_DSC8560.jpg Blog - "If you have seen One Yellowlegs" - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2020/11/21/go-in-peace monthly 0.5 2020-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1606017422151-4H7JXAMT4X22AZRR0TJ1/_DSC3993.jpg Blog - Go In Peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1606017615724-9BI3XQ8TR0HA0FSWEINZ/_DSC4693.jpg Blog - Go In Peace https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2020/4/4/introspection monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1586049084165-AZ288Y4USSN8FDUAHRHD/_DSC4891.jpg Blog - Introspection INTROSPECTION https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2019/12/28/review-of-the-wimberley-monogimbal-head-mh-100 monthly 0.5 2020-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1577573143619-RD473WU5DH4IGZLS50XJ/_DSC5310.jpg Blog - Review of the Wimberley MonoGimbal Head (MH-100) Arrow shows point of impact from lens plate contacting the monopod which occurred PREVIOUSLY when using a regular type of TILTING Monopod Head (NOT the Wimberley Head being tested in this review!!!!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1577574029166-LQNJRHQ6HAWWJASCNMKQ/_DSC5306.jpg Blog - Review of the Wimberley MonoGimbal Head (MH-100) https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2019/12/27/winter-time monthly 0.5 2019-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1577469972105-56FBTGECLDM39LCIX6WD/_DSC9072.jpg Blog - Winter Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1577470053142-WA1JQCGZLK72NOMRV3UW/_DSC5249.jpg Blog - Winter Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1577470013629-ELRIIKHK21A0BA00LN9H/_DSC9215.jpg Blog - Winter Time https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2018/12/25/joy-of-birding monthly 0.5 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545790916305-P0H3NQMKBR5391JJ3UXN/_DSC5682.jpg Blog - Joy of Birding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545790998226-ANBEF8B1G6O3G5SSBNSK/_DSC6663.jpg Blog - Joy of Birding https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2018/4/21/cat-of-god monthly 0.5 2018-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1524349703791-T1C94IOMBQ3M8F2QKGM4/_DSC4737.jpg Blog - Cat of God I believe the cougar has buried his kill under the bank of snow visible in front of him, either an elk or a Bighorn Sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1524349896722-ZNQHNAP8FT7AUDY6Y8EX/_DSC4853.jpg Blog - Cat of God This cougar has some damage to his ears as can be seen in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1524350985776-T37QPJGR5W18UTKCA56K/_DSC5616.jpg Blog - Cat of God Mountain Lion in a "mountainous" environment. https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/10/30/eagle-and-the-wolf monthly 0.5 2017-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1509386048269-GA7PXLNT4O9D7MCAP92O/_DSC2043.jpg Blog - Eagle and the Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1509385878046-1VHTM54BA5VVZD8A0T1T/_DSC3455.jpg Blog - Eagle and the Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1509386094317-1IQL7GUO1E8TL06UCRXH/_DSC2091.jpg Blog - Eagle and the Wolf https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/10/16/the-rights-of-nature monthly 0.5 2017-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1508175192803-SUOFAP3KLIC9RU5SVUZX/_DSC8862.jpg Blog - The Rights Of Nature https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/10/1/getting-it-right monthly 0.5 2017-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1506882670151-PD2I6M3IGNW2IXQXA276/_DSC2624.jpg Blog - Getting It Right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1506881385092-N3EB6MKR3YTWX0KTOSIY/_DSC0600.jpg Blog - Getting It Right https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/7/16/mouthful monthly 0.5 2017-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1500252020659-0WRJ5ZKVFBT6HSJ8M6WE/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mouthful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1500250979380-GJAC1IBZIAOX1IUNFSZZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mouthful https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/7/6/rumblin monthly 0.5 2017-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1499323009534-KQ9YM20WELIV59PWJUL5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - "Rumblin" https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/6/26/time-to-go monthly 0.5 2017-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1498517077195-LCFCKL3QKGKJ45L4U44H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Time To Go https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/4/30/9th-migratory-bird-days-in-the-wadden-sea-east-atlantic-flyway monthly 0.5 2017-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1493596726701-KBTYWCQR7Q94PWGAGGTJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 9th Migratory Bird Days in the Wadden Sea - East Atlantic Flyway https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/blog/2017/2/20/sad-bear-story monthly 0.5 2017-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487633751171-ZB3BQ7HMVE6UQNY414SF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Sad Bear Story https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/bears daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484317060-6DXZZI7WO377WW9M1QCS/Grizzly%2C-July-2006-248_HiQjpgENTRY1800-copy_Copy.jpg Bears - Grizzly Along Lakeshore in Foothills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484317060-6DXZZI7WO377WW9M1QCS/Grizzly%2C-July-2006-248_HiQjpgENTRY1800-copy_Copy.jpg Bears - Grizzly Along Lakeshore in Foothills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486346908182-2Z7HD56UNBQ0R64U94AF/_DSC9171.jpg Bears - Grizzly In Snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486253098585-YPM53RN72W0ZTIIKKAQW/_DSC1563.jpg Bears - Wary Grizzly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486253161956-XCIO9XZSI1DNZO3KYW7O/_DSC8886.jpg Bears - Grizzly In First Snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486253137817-PVTANQX3Q5BK9NGVGOTJ/_DSC9106.jpg Bears - Grizzly Bear With Some Greens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486346775503-BUPG6CTVOXO1TRO4UC8U/_DSC1143.jpg Bears - Grizzly Bear In Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486346791989-BNQ99EVYY02B2JDBTP1N/_DSC1159.jpg Bears - Grizzly Bear In Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486346840738-QMNM9F7U339VZLCV4VT1/_DSC4598.jpg Bears - Grizzly Bear Attacks Elk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442057721-IMZ5KAP5JM0ZSNR175TI/_DSC4364.jpg Bears - Black Bear In Indian Paintbrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486479902740-77L0YFRQR4FEFG1DCAM0/_DSC6848_Copy.jpg Bears - Black Bear In Morning Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486479902626-HMZIY72PA7GE7GA01I9X/DSC_2428-copy1200-copy3_Copy_Copy.jpg Bears - Black Bear Along Lake Shore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486479905712-6E3MCYNT71J1SHCKJI7T/DSC_2490-copy1200_Copy.jpg Bears - Black Bear Patrolling Lakeshore The blackbears near this British Columbia lake have learned to search for food along and under the rocks at the water's edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484305829-SQ25MEX0PLCD7RKPF9A9/_DSC3229-copy1800_Copy.jpg Bears - Nice Bear Bears awaken from hibernation in the spring with a big appetite and not much available to eat. Roadsides provide greenery in this critical time, but that means encounters with humans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484312547-DUN4YUEDSLTQZHA8SK7K/_DSC4759-copy1800a_Copy.jpg Bears - Grizzly Interrupted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484313547-5D1AMIBN1RBHRM90BV53/_DSC4895+copy1800.jpg Bears - Cinnamon Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495193636-CYWJYVUDXBP9IFNMS5NU/D200-May-23%2C-2007-164-copy.jpg Bears - Grizzly In Snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495201604-08QU8AOU48VGHY2TPUYU/D200-May-23%2C-2007-230-copy.jpg Bears - Grizzlies In Snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495207600-C2YEIL43ZRN07UOUBSWE/D200-May-23%2C-2007-269-copy.jpg Bears - Grizzlies In Snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495208345-CECXWO2Y1UEGFI6X99F0/Grizzly%2C-July-2006-281-copyCVJ-copy.jpg Bears - Foothills Grizzly Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790009991-9JXAOUN2UAM50WRGLDNS/_DSC1180.jpg Bears - Lunch is Served https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790008704-93DY94TV4LO488PSF19T/_DSC2040-copy1800.jpg Bears - Black Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790013364-P6CTF68NQ74H13XWX066/_DSC2872-copy1200.jpg Bears - Baby Black Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790014204-HY2XG8E5ON8LVYK42HYW/_DSC3097.jpg Bears - Black Bear from his Best Side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790019194-LEO1BE3QFEORC7SZ0RKF/_DSC3226-copy1800.jpg Bears - Grizzly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790019693-O5A2Y4D4EBYAYMPPL542/_DSC3703.jpg Bears - Cinnamon Bear Poses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790025468-0IO81GCTDJ9TJOFXE3Z3/_DSC4684.jpg Bears - Black Bear Head On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790030249-09QG103YKA6UETD4LC71/_DSC4913-1800.jpg Bears - Black Bear in the Big Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790030916-B7B415J0RUGDK9KITQXK/_DSC4979-copy-1200.jpg Bears - Black Bear in Cedars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790036432-9TTL4MSG683DVHLEAPSI/_DSC7993-copy-1200+copy.jpg Bears - Mammals being fed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790036380-9I3LI14DGX4ODCAZHDVN/_DSC8275-copy-1200.jpg Bears - Snow, Forest, Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790041826-H6YXMSTIE00X664AWD8G/_DSC9240.jpg Bears - Belly Rub? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790042397-8AY9WOWZ12L797OB3ZVP/_DSC9303-copy1800.jpg Bears - Traditional Dance Number Two youngsters kick up their heals on the asphalt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790789993-LTMUGRI9UE85LYFDAM7N/_DSC7916-copy1800.jpg Bears - Bear with a good Nose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486793540599-QMKQ1L8HF86Q4U4LLJJV/_DSC9233-copy1800+copy.jpg Bears - Return to the Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545868964806-M9LGTF1309EG1MNXU8IK/_DSC5337.jpg Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545868982376-WHFNTEOB8UYJPB9T0LUY/_DSC5611.jpg Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869163782-5UE2TVG82UQJV1P44AHX/_DSC8888.jpg Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869506193-4WN2RNE7BGHEYI42UPU2/_DSC0520.jpg Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869506083-9I37C18417C258J3Y2L0/_DSC0385.jpg Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869656193-MI5IF6KYKX2G53MW6X0Q/_DSC2278.jpg Bears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869897071-S4GKV7YWE7IZ8FA6IA41/_DSC2912.jpg Bears https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/birds daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486386645-VW42R6I7I4CB9TRK3KFR/_DSC3500+copy1200+copy.jpg Songbirds - Golden-crowned Sparrow You have to hike to higher elevations in the Rockies to see this species; I love their song, their choice of rugged alpine habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486386645-VW42R6I7I4CB9TRK3KFR/_DSC3500+copy1200+copy.jpg Songbirds - Golden-crowned Sparrow You have to hike to higher elevations in the Rockies to see this species; I love their song, their choice of rugged alpine habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349061677-J20XBODUJ1XRMP8ZN153/_DSC7447.jpg Songbirds - Barn Swallow Gentle species, love the coloration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442515541-3CWM2415F07WQK4PJ2CV/_DSC7254.jpg Songbirds - Chipping Sparrow On our property we have a lot of shrubs and some bear fruit. This bird had a nest in the shrubs and was feeding on the Alpine Currant nearby. I'm glad I planted all those shrubs now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486320587000-NBEBAXPQEZYS8DSC7GJQ/_DSC2423-Edit-Edit-Edit-2.jpg Songbirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486320718890-M3BX5GXZTZFYUGHOQBSR/_DSC2482.jpg Songbirds - Cowbird Not a glamorous species, but I try to not be judgmental, all species have a niche to fill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486320645586-5J9W0XRVETDFMNXRS1PV/_DSC1377.jpg Songbirds - American Dipper I love encountering this species along the swift flowing mountain creeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348909497-3PU0ZPN7LXSWJF1GUSPH/_DSC2894.jpg Songbirds - Pine Siskin Had I actually moved my lawn when I should have, I wound not have had this opportunity to see this young Siskin feeding on the dandelions I "left" for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349023021-0NFRE6L968J4ZM88E717/_DSC6784.jpg Songbirds - Tennessee Warbler Warbler's are a great challenge to photograph due to their small size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349027121-X46NUQT4A4NE0VK64FVF/_DSC6791.jpg Songbirds - Tennessee Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349028213-02W0GZL7HTRM1CQH0N9P/_DSC6845.jpg Songbirds - Yellow Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349029795-QCO8J9KJE54U40OC5QU2/_DSC6862.jpg Songbirds - Yellow Warbler Even if you start out not knowing much about bird biology, the act of getting out to photograph will immerse you in experiences like this that you can learn from. Here small insects can be seen in the beak of this warbler; I guess Yellow Warblers are insectivorous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349081238-Y47EM0LT2SI92QCGAIPI/_DSC7781.jpg Songbirds - Rusty Blackbird This species has understated colors that require good light to reveal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349094564-88BOD87QM5NV7TKM3QKA/_DSC8291.jpg Songbirds - Chipping Sparrow On Territory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442501503-T9NHSB7SRK2R0W19GF6V/_DSC1725.jpg Songbirds - Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481118033-7U9VBC0ZOIGZLRBJT6QN/_DSC0194MBB_Copy_Copy-copy.jpg Songbirds - Mountain Bluebird We experienced a cold snap with snow in the foothills when the Mountain Bluebirds were passing through. This male was having a nap, conserving energy I assumed to survive the situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481119843-XHPVP6YU4IUE4MO55M5P/_DSC0198-copy1200_Copy-copy_Copy-1.jpg Songbirds - Western Tanager This female was part of a spring migration fallout precipitated by snowy and cold conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481125335-S4NFBOQLT1L4V90MZKWX/_DSC0303+copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Tree Swallow What can I say, look at the iridescence of this bird! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481128772-NBTP1F3NGMQ8FG8IDW38/_DSC0310-copy.jpg Songbirds - American Robin Common, but we shouldn't take them for granted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481129311-IGHF1XPZ7IDD2UJAJMEY/_DSC0374_Copy-copy.jpg Songbirds - Yellow-headed Blackbird Some say there song is like a rusty gate opening, I like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481134923-JE93QIHIASDCWERUO8I8/_DSC0375_Copy-copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Brewer's Blackbird Every bird species has subtle differences, the shape of their body, the proportions, the way they hold their wings, in addition to the beak and feather coloration that make them so very interesting to just look at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481138330-B99GQUBSNUKJMDHRW5CH/_DSC0457_Copy-copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Common Redpol I haven't seen any this winter of 2017, sadly many bird species becoming increasingly harder and harder to find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481143067-X9YYE82B7SYR6AZJ7B6E/_DSC0473NWT1200a_Copy_Copy-copy.jpg Songbirds - American Pipit Love the "tiger stripes" on the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481150041-THPS563UQP465CULXK31/_DSC0505_Copy_Copy-copy.jpg Songbirds - Red-winged Blackbird Iconic bird, so much personality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481151737-UIW1348EYS3WW1CGTQ74/_DSC0566Grackle1200-copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Common Grackle So much to like about this birds's plumage, love em. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481156625-OHPZHY0JLNIKP94QHFXJ/_DSC0662Say%27s_Copy+copy.jpg Songbirds - Say's Phoebe An insectivorous bird so when it snowed this little bird with the peach breast coloration had to hunker down to keep warm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481158151-CZ7A0JK8AM6XABHJB99O/_DSC3237-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Le Conte's Sparrow I used to have a favourite place to go and look for these birds in the spring. A decision was made somewhere to drain the wetland where they resided, a great birding habitat now gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481163335-V4BRNQ1IQF02IO33NXT0/_DSC3919+copy1200_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Le Conte's Sparrow The bird books describe the song this bird is belting out as: an insect-like buzz: take-it ea-zeee! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481164022-RHVCLDBWL02Z21E09R9X/_DSC6723-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Song Sparrow I liked the birch tree he decided to perch on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481169998-3O6QRDDKWZK0YUI8M7U9/DSC_1713_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Orange-crowned Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481180670-VSMHK8J9T6016PJ01AV3/DSC_7768-copy1200_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Belted Kingfisher Hard bird to photograph although I see them often along the shores of lakes, feeding on minnows and immature fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481181497-LWSCISQ7O7QXW1VWSSDW/DSC_7854-copy1200_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Belted Kingfisher The "belted" in the name refers to the band of dark feathers across the breast. In this photo there is also a green belt across the middle of the frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481184174-QPZK3FCNW3KOJPOLPN0G/DSC_8777-copy-2_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Tree Swallow Manmade stuff in bird photos doesn't usually work for me but this aged and rusted barbed wire isn't too bad and the swallow thought it was acceptable too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481435224-R156XM8JGXYZMZJ9C0G0/_DSC0267_Copy-copy.jpg Songbirds - Common Redpol The cool winter light, favouring the blue end of the visible spectrum seems to set off the rosy red of this species in a way that warm summer light would seem inappropriate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481521653-WS5BIUXBJ8YXQ6R1MUCO/_DSC0240_Copy+for+print+copy.jpg Songbirds - Gray-crowned Rosy Finch It was an exceptional winter when we had many of these gorgeous birds visit our backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481724001-CQ4CTE1IKT9F3XASXQJ2/D200-Aug.jpg Songbirds - Eastern Kingbird A bird never looks out of place in its natural habitat...never. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482159154-B2X6MCRBVWII37SERQ9I/_DSC0602a_Copy-copy_Copy-copy.jpg Songbirds - American Dipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486339860-GQ2GE31Y9U5Z9912TJ49/_DSC0124+copy1200.jpg Songbirds - Female Mountain Bluebird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486340529-78ESR64U4SOUEOQ8XZ2Q/_DSC0173_Copy1800.jpg Songbirds - Eastern Kingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486366685-810PGN07RYVX1KYORQLE/_DSC1725+copy1800.jpg Songbirds - American Redstart This is the male, very striking bird in my opinion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486367363-FTNL1NSBMELQ5X5XW43N/_DSC2332-copy1200_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Bohemian Waxwing Apologies for the half-eaten crabapple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486381292-AES1GTCKLUIOD3W8SAMG/_DSC2514+copy1800.jpg Songbirds - BlueJay Bird photographers tend to turn their noses up at images with all white backgrounds like this. This was shot in winter in my backyard, the background is white because it is a colourless winter sky so I'm cool with that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486398805-74TP0AVYE0QR0Q99AOD8/_DSC5383+copy1800.jpg Songbirds - Cedar Waxwing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486412225-EF6GBP9EBUZS9AFCKHWB/_DSC7254-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Black-billed Magpie I liked the way the coloration of the Magpie works with the fence colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486417585-IDDPPYPY79K3KXLFJOWN/_DSC8364-copy1800_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Clark's Nutcracker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486486417268-A4RFRA5Y0FQKX10KDJ92/_DSC8865-copy-2-1200-copy_Copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Mountain Bluebird I sometimes wonder how birds find the small seeds and other things to eat, and in many cases I wonder "what the heck is that?" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486487120658-ESVFP4ZL4EPDZSL4R07T/_DSC9981-copy1800_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Blue Jay Habitat...my back yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486487125515-PFDSF6K1XRG33NAXFHDC/DSC_9780-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Mourning Dove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495509889-3TM5YJ21080MLKF3WIXK/_DSC0006-copy.jpg Songbirds - Yellow Warbler There is a tendency to want to fill the frame with the "bird" in bird photography. I like the fact that I was able to create an effective photo (in my opinion) of a bird while keeping the bird small in the frame. This sort of "bird in habitat" approach is more difficult to achieve than you would think I have come to learn. Hopefully, in a effective photograph you shouldn't have to explain what the elements contained within are as they are self-evident. In this case the pale blue area is actually water. The warbler seems contemplative to me as it surveys the area outside the shelter and protection of the willows. Going forward I hope to allow my intuition guide me a bit more to create photos like this that avoid a formula and have special meaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495508325-6VC47C5HGOMZ2SN73OE0/_DSC0032-2.jpg Songbirds - Common Redpoll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495524052-XOWLW385RVRC7GOM4104/_DSC0052-copy.jpg Songbirds - American Crow I remember well the spring day I took this photo. I was in Jasper townsite and the crows seemed to be everywhere, on the lawns and under the big spruce trees. After a long winter I recall the sun being strong and warm, a welcome treat. Nature photography for me gives a scaffolding for memories of seasons past and the things that were happening in my world. This isn't one of my better photos but I hang onto some photos in my mind for their personal significance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495530023-N0KU2M69QMFKZTNARJVB/_DSC0116-copy.jpg Songbirds - Rose-breasted Grosbeak My back yard used to be a great place to see birds, this was shot there. I have noticed a sharp decline in many bird species in the relatively short time that I have been doing bird photography, so no things are not okay with the environment. I haven't seen any Rose-breasted Grosbeaks for years, sad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495527899-8NACO0EWY5ZVOCH45EMW/_DSC0140.jpg Songbirds - Common Redpoll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495536664-E82DZKFEML0S4NDW8UKZ/_DSC0248-copy.jpg Songbirds - Golden-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495538630-1IJMEIZYE1DSE553JWTB/_DSC0255.jpg Songbirds - Rufous Hummingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495545566-CTYWRAIGXK32CTYW7MBO/_DSC5293-copy.jpg Songbirds - Cedar Waxwing I recall seeing Waxwings in the trees on the edge of our fields on the family farm when I was a boy. I was taken by the way those soft feathers swept back on the head, that bird had a cool hairdo I thought! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495551567-VJS6GLV5JGFKTSA40IR1/D200-May-26%2C-2007-458-copy.jpg Songbirds - Slate-colored Junco Juncos are common and rather drab in coloration but sometimes beauty is subtle. Many times I have set up my tripod to try and get a photo of the drab "junco" and they are jumpy and elusive, they fly away. For some reason this bird, this time tolerated my approach. He shouldn't have, it was in the wide open and I was standing there with a huge lens. I am grateful he let me take his photo... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495555316-AOPBICXDJUQTJR40S2MW/D200-Nov.jpg Songbirds - Pine Grosbeaks I can't imagine anyone not being touched by the beauty of this species... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495558201-3PSCF0L10AEHW0TJRGQP/D200-Nov24.jpg Songbirds - Male Pine Grosbeak After you have captured a frontal or side view of a bird you love, you can try and capture a back view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495562224-JJ8WWO1M76PCZIYJIF3P/D200-Oct-28%2C--2006-069-copy.jpg Songbirds - Black-capped Chicadee I was able to get close to this chickadee, the detail this permitted makes the photo special for me. The bird is also looking his winter finest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495564502-HYSVXSKIFD9LEFZCBPAF/D200%2C-July-29%2C-2006-pm-591-copyCVJ-copy.jpg Songbirds - Bohemian Waxwing I photographed this bird from my kayak. I no longer see them along the lakeshore as in the past. I'm happy for the image and I have this photo printed and framed and it hangs in my home. But I feel some loss every time I look at the photo concerned that they are in decline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495566587-6SSYZVBZDAAZH2Y7TEHE/D200%2C-July-29%2C-2006-pm-623-copy.jpg Songbirds - Cedar Waxwing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498588288-9JHXD1TAGUSG0XOWDEYC/_DSC0103-copy.jpg Songbirds - Gray-crowned Rosy Finch Some birds just look like they belong with some snow around and on them, that's how I feel about these beauties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498594315-Q1G6JKF0B9MSNDFSM2F1/_DSC2777-copy_Copy_Copy.jpg Songbirds - Western Meadowlark An iconic bird of the prairies if there ever was one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498595791-4ODG5L6D5DLOK5V6ZCG2/_DSC3167-copy.jpg Songbirds - White-crowned Sparrow Birds are interesting as individuals, as flocks and also for the company they keep. I found this one hanging out with some Gold-crowned Sparrows in an alpine area. I have to ask myself how it came to be that they agreed to associate. It may be a question whose answer is well understood but there are so many such questions that make you pause and wonder. When a change affects one species it obviously affects other species, it must! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498601810-0OSB3LAC4S88NNXNB857/_DSC9972-copy1800.jpg Songbirds - American Dipper This small songbird lives in and under the water of cold fast moving streams all year round, amazing. I want to know how they do it...we need to adapt that technology to winter boots, jackets and scarves (just kidding). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791712418-DL6P8YZCSJT4OCOQWR9N/_DSC0282+copy.jpg Songbirds - Tree Swallow I was in a kayak on a creek when I passed by one of the stream side inhabitants who peered out to see who was in the neighbourhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791712620-NRJDN0S5CGNHZZ666Y39/_DSC3198+copy1800.jpg Songbirds - Swainson's Thrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791717297-KE135U25LSF7FO1YINPC/_DSC3457-copy1800-copy.jpg Songbirds - Snow Bunting Photography in winter in northern Alberta is challenging for the simple reason, among others, that the light is often crummy. It's short in duration, dull and grey in quality. This day the light was pleasing and the little Bunting came out to feed on this seed head poking through the snow. (Suggestion to highway maintenance, leave some grass in the ditches for the birds to feed on). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791718031-NJE45YDB7O0LAER223M5/_DSC8161-copy500kb-copy.jpg Songbirds - Common Redpoll I overheard the conversation, "Well I think Donald Trump's plans will be disastrous for the environment. Thank god we live in Canada." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791922095-QOJP63XJLUZRNRPA9M1R/_DSC6400-1800.jpg Songbirds - The Gray Jay Not sure how serious the talk is but heard this may become Canada's National bird, not a bad choice - friendly, lives all year in Canada, well known and loved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791922020-MHCKR7TYK0TN1IMEJOL9/DSC_4545-copy1200.jpg Songbirds - Townsend's Solitaire A lot of my avian and mammal photos seem to have the subjects in snow, here's another example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488821318299-0EZWAJGB80HKTX6IKM1I/DSC_6635.jpg Songbirds - Golden-crowned Sparrow Found this bird in an alpine area, love their melodical song https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1522632611882-3LYM7V35K2HNGG41NLL7/_DSC6707.jpg Songbirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870387921-4FG76IY9IYQQWU7C0OZM/_DSC2100.jpg Songbirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870387954-XZ3ML39P6A264U0OL9S0/_DSC3769.jpg Songbirds https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/photography daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486354139502-0HQS58G717T7TEPNMNQ3/_DSC3923.jpg Habitat - Athabascan Autumn A scene along the Athabasca River in Alberta https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/bighorn-sheep daily 0.75 2017-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347228752-EIM97NY1XCUSB81C060Q/_DSC3364.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Handsome Bighorn Sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347228752-EIM97NY1XCUSB81C060Q/_DSC3364.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Handsome Bighorn Sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484481721-FPKRHB5WTKBEGR146YHI/_DSC8061-copy1200-copy2_Copy_Copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Smoking Hot Bighorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347103178-DI1DH4H07UY383LTMHCA/_DSC1216.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn in Winter Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347190857-HD0CBAJ0DYF4CN1VK66Q/_DSC1546.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn Along The Athabasca River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347149882-8PQ4T02UFFB07IKUG0YE/_DSC1582.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Down To The River I believe these sheep were out on the river to get a drink of water. They seemed to be a bit nervous about being so exposed to potential predators and soon retreated to higher ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347176341-O1DXKJ0SE1MUSVHP7ONB/_DSC1726.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn Sheep Explore the Sandbars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347269302-OIRNSRUMRBJWO5AV9TM4/_DSC4384.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn Sheep In His Domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347296914-6BKJPWRETNVJ7KFD55TY/_DSC5156.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Catching The Scent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347319456-1ZDMLHD1L1KQMPN9RM76/_DSC5836.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn Sheep Done Wideangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442122279-G8MYRWZO4O19ILH8RNG7/_DSC3279.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn Rams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442123321-4ZXOYOYZ243AIM6Q98V2/_DSC3309.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Following Like A ......Sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442856983-I9IQ961LU280ZJ81ODFB/_DSC3896.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Sundog and Ram Ice crystals create rainbow like spectrum in the sky on a cold January day in Alberta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480086808-1C3V2LATZEO1FLCSXI33/_DSC2592-copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Meeting of the Minds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480192320-YJZ58B4TMS54MH3Q6Z7R/_DSC0061_CopyENTRY+copy_Copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Run For The Hills Escape behaviour in bighorn sheep usually involves running as fast as possible into steep terrain to avoid predators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484473375-8XJB3HVC4JTH77QRCL0W/_DSC1394-copy3-1200_Copy_Copy_Copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Battle Proven The bighorn rut in late fall leaves the rams bruised and battered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484473393-WJMPFKZ84JV9FBMCMJO2/_DSC5279-copy1200_Copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - A Brief Rest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484478387-VZB0N1S1WI8JOAWFS776/_DSC6174-copy1200_Copy1_Copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Ram in Rut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484478342-WHHMDU6VWZP3ACLVNT2A/_DSC6226-copy1200_Copy_Copy-copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Places To Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486497950978-65FGZ9R6J4VFXVRLNHFU/_DSC3009-copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Pair of Bighorn Sheep Rams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486497952160-F667EGCCMJSMWJ6SZJPK/_DSC3151-copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Flehmen Response Breathing through the mouth exposes olfactory glands that are sensitive to the pheromones of ewes in heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486497956503-A2HGJZEZZM36L36HMWU3/_DSC5621-copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Impressive Ram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486497959650-PCDPTIBBH3CWJ8C2XB3S/_DSC6396-copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Rocky Mountain High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790565226-HXEYF692029BZEMFL2X9/_DSC0405+copy.jpg Bighorn Sheep - The Bighorn Rut on a Bluebird Sky Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790564646-XZ77QR4QQBR2XWPGH8ZA/_DSC0511+copy1200.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Burnished Horns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790570291-FW2DJSYV0VR5NJF82FHK/_DSC0550-1800.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Direct and To The Point Bighorn Pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790570922-FNZQ4Q6A9KS0KMJME81S/_DSC1505-2.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Old Warrior This bighorn sheep has seen a few battles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790576375-BRGDI2OLUWFL1NY8GBIU/_DSC1669.jpg Bighorn Sheep - All Hail The King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790575646-3F3U52D1GUZAWUOINR71/_DSC3128.jpg Bighorn Sheep - A Romp In The Snow In pursuit of a mate, it never ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790580458-U5O9A3H0UFXQGRW2Y5J3/_DSC3441.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Cold Hard Encounter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790579738-5DFY780J36JFGVPQ04O9/_DSC3979.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Lets Play Follow The Leader Single file conserves energy when travelling in deep snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790585814-0L5F497SSFOHZB57JYOU/_DSC4062+copy1800.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Love To Run I have witnessed Bighorn Sheep just start to run for no apparent reason. Sometimes I think they do it for the sheer joy of running. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790588173-HSIAM0XCA1J3Q0TS5FJ7/DSC_4799+copyPRINT.jpg Bighorn Sheep - Bighorn Thunder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488821858326-0L6AL54RT5QAIBASFS3W/DSC_4781.jpg Bighorn Sheep - The Herd Strength in numbers https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/elk-and-deer daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442201765-KHR02VUU4LPB5AJQDMFX/_DSC5709.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Noble Buck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442201765-KHR02VUU4LPB5AJQDMFX/_DSC5709.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Noble Buck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347571219-QXKCTWNE150IH4FJYUGM/_DSC2497.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Biblical I thought that the dramatic light, blowing snow and distant monolithic mountain background gave a biblical presence to this scene when I witnessed it one cold and windy day in January. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347677237-PJ0KHPXG8UKJ1QRRBA5L/_DSC5191.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - A Clean View I like the simplicity of this handsome buck against freshly fallen snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347733576-DUAO77XL2NJJB3Q4Y030/_DSC7610-Edit-Edit-Edit-2.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Sepia Bull Elk Big and mean, this bull was very territorial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349673826-H6PZA8GO0M9NRC54HW2S/_DSC0292.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Elk In The Mist The cold conditions created a magical effect of steam and mist around this herd of elk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442201692-8R9G2QHG6E07T6U5O5QO/_DSC5283.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Three Bucks ...doesn't get you much these days, but I enjoyed this scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480306393-FH1FGT3YH4PGZADZB3HK/D200+April2%2C+2007+100_CopyENTRY+copy.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Minimalist ....sometimes nature is just too cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484729326-2VSDSJ6EPUHJWBWXHW46/_DSC0064-copy1200-copy.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Scratching Out A Living Winter isn't for the weak in northern Alberta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486484736989-BB0UYKDUN3ZTX5LT3UIT/_DSC8362+copy1800.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - The Challenger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498158651-SA64TX6BPWI4XXXY8L7Y/_DSC0654+copy1800.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Soft Light/Sharp Antlers I could feel this bull elk thinking....he was so intense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498159384-W824L783PE5UXCL7BALE/_DSC9458-copy-2.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Bounce Right On Outa Here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347539962-F8E2JBNYY025WKXDUZBU/_DSC2259.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Jasper Deer This herd of deer were fattening up on grass in the fall in preparation for the long winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498204378-21BQJ12L93C03K2R6MIZ/_DSC0180.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Elk On The Lookout Elk are ever vigilant, no taking a day off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347623862-IM7PO1WDH582O3M1XRZD/_DSC4587.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Sneak Attack I watched this Grizzly Bear ambush a herd of elk feeding over the crest of the hill. The bear gave them a good run but didn't get too close to capturing any of them. The speed and ferocity of the attack was a thing to behold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498520470-AKTR06GC9118FWCD2SC1/_DSC7436-copy.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Pronghorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790911359-I62UJMKHHP0SURHDMQ8H/_DSC4957-1800A.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Young Pronghorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498520708-V2MYDBIL73D3WU6Y2CTN/_DSC9037-copy.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Mountain Goat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790903223-17XKGU9WOI98Z6QZ7CYY/_DSC2300.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Vertically Oriented I liked the strong diagonals created by the rock fissures in this Rocky Mountain Scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790907480-52MW4X61Z6DPOAN0WLAD/_DSC2466.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - The Letter "L", is for Follow The "Leader" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486790909448-OEM3YT405FE5ONEOXLK7/_DSC2499-2.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Rocky Home Mountain Goats are supremely adapted to this type of incredibly rugged terrain, amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487310802273-29IKA7HA940SS3PBXTBF/_DSC1879-copy-3-1800-copy.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Bull Elk X Six Bull elk tend to group together after the fall rut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487310801510-DFHYEFG8OKEP097I9MUF/_DSC6370-copy1200.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Lost Elk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487310806975-QA8DA74YJTV6YCVFWZME/_DSC6415.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Cruel Winter Winds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487310806845-ZWPR669RPP1Q0UQVT8BS/_DSC7102+copyPRINT.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats - Backlit Bull Elk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869461328-53UQXL8K0HF4MI0Q5BFU/_DSC2097.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869461594-5WHDUKTR6ICHCFZL0QCW/_DSC8627.jpg Elk, Deer, Pronghorn and Goats https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349707804-BZYTD0TFA9KLKE2WTTUB/_DSC9070.jpg Grouse - Ruffed Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349707804-BZYTD0TFA9KLKE2WTTUB/_DSC9070.jpg Grouse - Ruffed Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349319166-VDIKHPKZFK8T9WXJ5E32/_DSC2277.jpg Grouse - White-tailed Ptarmigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481653282-3V1OI667XU4BDV2BA9MS/_DSC4490-copy.jpg Grouse - Rock Ptarmigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481658414-MUZI6FZQ5CBEQOLZEXD3/_DSC4835-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Grouse - Rock Ptarmigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481658520-G17IUC2DHXWL992F0098/_DSC4927.jpg Grouse - Rock Ptarmigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481661421-2LXXQJ37OLXPJPG9XUBV/_DSC5290_Copy.jpg Grouse - Spruce Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482207929-72FFPOAUGBI35T2H9S90/_DSC3194_Copy.jpg Grouse - Spruce Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482207629-SH7F7TJJ0E39025H3CTD/_DSC3236_Copy.jpg Grouse - Spruce Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482319351-HTXOUKXTJVC8J68ZUEVW/_DSC0077_Copy_Copy+copy.jpg Grouse - Spruce Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791822769-EIX097B447AAONC66RWL/_DSC1462.jpg Grouse - Ruffed Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791822560-7AL5YL3MGNDYCI4RA316/_DSC8442-copy1800-2+copy.jpg Grouse - Spruce Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1522632391812-NA3U0M27OW82EUJWE2JN/_DSC7323.jpg Grouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1522632424616-GTTC58890E2JL98BF110/_DSC7458.jpg Grouse https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/wolves-and-coyote daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791457188-YQNYBS3BSZUM7BEMQYLE/_DSC3607.jpg Predators - Deep Snow, Big Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791457188-YQNYBS3BSZUM7BEMQYLE/_DSC3607.jpg Predators - Deep Snow, Big Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348385747-7CYKBMEKJIZQVWJ5BUCW/_DSC7422.jpg Predators - Wolves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348622851-58TPY1UBJRT0HDS35NGM/_DSC8643.jpg Predators - Coyotes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348413747-R6N59UBQ8IRH0IMZBMQL/_DSC7477.jpg Predators - Wolves These wolves were part of a pack that were hunting deer and elk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348573073-F0B0366GRPUH7YQ54TW9/_DSC7745-2.jpg Predators - Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480760394-406ZI7U5S41E1PM3MN5D/_DSC0049acoyote_Copy-copy.jpg Predators - Coyote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480759850-HCFUXEJSVLXG7E010NRP/_DSC0019coyote_Copy+copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Coyote I don't know why this species is persecuted to the extent that it is, makes no sense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348602782-B8W6B7GMUGINI8LOFPSM/_DSC7980.jpg Predators - Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348657423-W2FFWCKRPX5OVJ6Y09KY/_DSC9500.jpg Predators - Black "Grey Wolf" Grey Wolves come in a variety of colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349251008-WQZKWNKNIM7TJAW19JJO/_DSC2016.jpg Predators - Litter of Coyotes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442333944-MCP803Z7M7JT2DIR0ELH/_DSC8919-Edit.jpg Predators - Wolf In Snowstorm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480767067-75DDMXDCBK596Y94R445/_DSC0248_Copy+copy.jpg Predators - Wolf with his Bone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480768111-JQXU4P9ERV49E7K5Q5I4/_DSC9532-copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Grey Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480774474-07F75634SJHU05GQAYMK/_DSC9558-copy1800_Copy.jpg Predators - Grey Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485804041-ZYLKXCPJ8LOIYNHZT84I/_DSC1003+copy1800+copy.jpg Predators - Coyote Toboggan I witnessed a pack of coyotes playing and sliding down this hillside for the sheer pleasure of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485803952-2A35MFK3ZTXJVPO2PZCT/_DSC2223-copy1200_Copy.jpg Predators - Playful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485810537-332TJF9IYOHL7OPQ80H8/_DSC2292-copy1800_Copy.jpg Predators - Coyotes Running https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485812949-TK5GNTHALF1HGMOZ1ZFG/_DSC2360-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Sibling Rivalry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485818070-7F8T93FBCR6KTZLVP5G4/_DSC3857-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Pouty Fox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485820060-1DQ1AU64SRU5H4EMXKHK/_DSC4188-copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Resting Fox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485824349-3SD0CBUKPDVP2WL3XLQD/_DSC6023-copy1800_Copy.jpg Predators - Coyote Camo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485824738-M2F59J2PZ4TXU7F8DNJY/_DSC8366-copy1200_Copy-copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Harsh Conditions Coyote has found something of interest to eat in frozen winter landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485836180-8UY2L81EVBKMZ87DNHTG/Image29+copy-2.jpg Predators - Wolf at -40 The sun had set when I encountered a pack of wolves. The blue cast is consistent with the situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486491045042-RT8I327C8A384J29AVOQ/_DSC3034-copy_Copy_Copy.jpg Predators - Wolf In Profile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486491045823-FMDHWMTGOMFKKTRBI9UW/_DSC3118-copy.jpg Predators - Autumn Wolf A beautiful grey wolf in the foothills of Alberta on a glorious fall day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486491048629-20FUAWJVUFHQ8BF17ZMU/_DSC7224-copy1800_Copy.jpg Predators - Coyote Parting shots of the hind end of animals are usually bound for the delete bin, but I liked the sense of fleeting escape I think this image conveys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495437212-A5GIE8XVKAUIXSHWS1S4/_DSC2763-copy.jpg Predators - Eye Contact Who knows what an intelligent animal like the grey wolf feels when he looks at us humans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791447318-EU661RKS6RMDG6Z9T0NV/_DSC0385.jpg Predators - Cross Fox A family of cross fox hunted along the roadside for a few weeks one summer; sadly I don't see them anymore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791447284-VPZNHQFCKGCFVU6JC7R9/_DSC1079-2.jpg Predators - Coyote Howl This coyote is so excited about something he is literally floating off the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791452509-ID9CTCH5AAXVMYWCY3F5/_DSC3085-2.jpg Predators - Panting Wolf Beautiful wolf, I felt honoured to be in his presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791452482-JI82YV2KQL9I496PF36X/_DSC3111.jpg Predators - Fox Trot This fox was really moving, he didn't seem to care that I was sitting in my vehicle looking at him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791457384-1F7RFEX13SCQ9041FVYI/_DSC4964+copy.jpg Predators - Cross Fox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791463136-6TV0I28XSV2W7AEVR195/_DSC5412-copy1800-2.jpg Predators - Cross Fox Vole Hunting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791463047-FU17GSXPWX3FDMROBXFF/_DSC6250-copy1800.jpg Predators - Red Fox This fox was struggling in the deep snow. I have seen fox in the same area for several years, interesting how they seem to have preferred areas to den and hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791465975-OOXBUV9CTB17EDI3W5ZB/_DSC6616+copy1800.jpg Predators - Peak Predator I witnessed a pack of wolves moving through a well known bighorn sheep hangout. The wolves moved off the Athabasca River, over the flats and up into the rocky highlands before disappearing into the dense forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792514694-TZIVZ3XL3OY0E6U4LBYJ/_DSC4898-2.jpg Predators - Lynx Can't decide if this is my favourite predator species, they are all so amazing. I have seen lynx on other occasions but this has been my only good photo opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486794589096-F7MH78OTSW4Y7RUL7E20/_DSC7728+copy.jpg Predators - Winter Coyote The river seems to be preferred habitat for coyotes in the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006962267-DPEPAJ2RZECLP4NVH5MU/_DSC5341+copy.jpg Predators - Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006962980-IDGBLV3TRP1G01OAWRGM/_DSC5365-copy1800.jpg Predators - Wolf The deep snow didn't seem to slow this wolf's progress very much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006966887-KPZJO83TP2TNAMFVAH56/_DSC5942.jpg Predators - A Striking Pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006974148-DN8JCGX1CL8J91D77IXX/_DSC6619-copy.jpg Predators - Young Wolf This wolf didn't seem too concerned about my presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006975414-13NIEZ1SQUYI85S9FWLW/_DSC6689.jpg Predators - On The Move A quick glance in my direction as this wolf moved past me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006980800-O2K8C07CPRTSW2EA7SKD/_DSC6724-copy-1200.jpg Predators - Looking Into An Uncertain Future Wolves are hunted aggressively, this one just wanted me to take his pic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487006981131-S8E8HS1RP05UOQGR1M9E/_DSC6775A.jpg Predators - Winter Wolf A beautiful sight to witness a wolf moving through fresh snow in the boreal forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487341999900-EIVHIABLMOVGRM3HJK06/_DSC0190.jpg Predators - Playtime Great fun to chew on aspen leaves and taunt your sister. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487570704976-4LSNH4QYLTKVE9W5ECQ0/_DSC1481-copy1800.jpg Predators - Thick Winter Coat Ready for a long cold winter with this dense coat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487570705817-Y6WX9ICF8JWP7SQJA9GR/_DSC6999-1800.jpg Predators - Focused https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870190773-YIX86JFHE2684RUAXBLX/_DSC4303.jpg Predators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870189903-DVTUN76TRQ5QOEBCZSE1/_DSC4737.jpg Predators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870192173-OFLNGQJXVGRYPZCBAU74/_DSC4853.jpg Predators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870197444-8SG8Q2U3W9OC4HOF7380/_DSC9151.jpg Predators https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/shorebirds daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349519659-D3GB6L2IGD9JDHCQA6K6/_DSC5230.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349519659-D3GB6L2IGD9JDHCQA6K6/_DSC5230.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349520637-MA5HA5NZ31CKUOOCWNBP/_DSC6030.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Wilson's Snipe I was pleased to find a nice flock of these birds on their southern migration late fall 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349523631-RFHGL7YW9TM5IF3E6ZX0/_DSC7208.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - In Formation There is a unique beauty to birds in flight that is wonderful. These are Northern Shovelers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349505607-SV1NU91AEE38XKX1D5FW/_DSC0095.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Bufflehead Pair I find the male of this species to be exceedingly difficult to photograph and properly capture the iridescent feather coloration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349505638-NFDMM423URF09MZL1NOF/_DSC0265.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Male Barrow's Goldeneye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349508128-WNMYV3V8E3E6FE6X2EYG/_DSC0275.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Female Barrow's Goldeneye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349509252-E8B48X60KM57L0HD5725/_DSC1156.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - American Coot Don't call me a duck, cause I aint! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349512025-J8Y3CP7KJWDU020XVE4S/_DSC2984.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Great Blue Heron The big bird of the marsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349512364-ATB1LPXUAQX5WDD9FH5K/_DSC3613.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Baird's Sandpiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349516728-KGCI516VC8XOCDYZTS3G/_DSC3707.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Baird's Sandpiper These birds migrate from South America to the Arctic and back annually, quite the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349523187-TP0P37EQ437XYCZ089W8/_DSC6207.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Long-billed Dowitcher These birds use their bill up and down to feed, like a sewing machine. I found a flock of them mixed with some Wilson's Snipe during fall migration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349526980-JHMQ884BWL4B6IRZ4QA3/_DSC8528.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Mallard Hen It was midday, a time to put away the camera usually as the light is too harsh. In this case I think it turned out ok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349530312-DIG25S1JUHC6L2XM5J7Q/_DSC9525.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Goldeneye I remember my wildlife instructor, Leroy Royer at Kelsey in Saskatoon telling the class that Goldeneye is the DUCK, Goldeye is a FISH - don't forget, I never did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349531088-E1A60LRBSWVC2VSFKQEJ/_DSC9545.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Group Of Goldeneye Just hanging out on some shallows on the Athabasca River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349533690-H9ON6ALQF2E8DAE89QQ1/_DSC9564.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Incoming! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349534211-80YY4KCGXRNJFZ8LG5A7/_DSC9593.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Fly By In the spring the big birds, such as these Canada Geese, arrive first to northern Alberta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349538298-K33NIIJQXUUP1TMMJS2T/_DSC9598.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Keep It Simple I like photographic compositions that are simple, clean elements that are easy to understand. The falling snow here helps to let the geese stand out and the color pallet is basic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349542333-KQ74FNY7G07I16Q53LF2/_DSC9856.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Goldeneye on Golden Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349542730-565LL5E7NEGQ9N9IBN3V/_DSC9910.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Barrow's Goldeneye Male The ice hasn't completely left the ponds yet but no time to waste for ducks in the spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349603967-HYGT4D3CSZB6ZONZWL6J/_DSC4384-2.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Long-billed Dowitcher Flock Had to close down the lens to get enough depth of field to get everybody in focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442611386-KXSDW6WQK1LJ6QHQXZAZ/_DSC0028.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Yellowlegs These guys look weird perching in trees in my opinion with those long spindly legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442611697-7IJMINPNI0H96EV9LPZS/_DSC0421.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Autumn Loons Common Loons aggregate into groups, some quite large, in preparation for their migration west. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442619293-WRKQDQLNQTEYBSFV2CKP/_DSC2014.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Mallard Pretty.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442619697-E79G4BQYRCYEXQI5HZ1S/_DSC3724.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Common Loon Loons always seem so well groomed, slick and never a feather out of place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442625464-7MIHQ6ERY9ZU6MJFK2PO/_DSC3741.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Common Loon These birds are well adapted to their watery environment but they seem vulnerable, requiring solitude and quality habitat to thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442625947-LESDRLXPV9QSKWWPRNQ8/_DSC6182.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Solitary Sandpiper Whenever I see this species of Sandpiper my mind goes to Neil Diamond singing "Solitary Man"...a real ear worm for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481962754-TFGZMZ2XRKKSPID18IXA/_DSC4743-copy1100_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Ringneck Ducks Their is a ring on the neck of these ducks, it isn't very distinct usually though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481967456-IA7GL4QE9QJ6YVAZNL11/_DSC5664_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Narcissus The way this Tundra Swan is looking down reminds me of the myth of Narcissus who looked into the water and saw his own reflection. I believe this is a Tundra Swan because there is a noticeable yellow spot on the lore (just in front of the eye) that is not present in Trumpeter Swans apparently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481974757-5SS1TZOF4PFPBT33OI7C/_DSC8996-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Whooping Crane A trip to Saskatchewan in the fall one year yielded me some Whooping Crane sightings and a few photos. There are a few smaller Sandhill Cranes interspersed in this group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481980199-384MPO1ACKAJ0QSF3SNW/_DSC9090_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Whoopers and Sandhill Cranes May they always grace the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481980420-AYV22O34NHBWIC0LUVO7/DSC_4252-copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Franklins Gull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481986032-D3FY9MV0NQDWG8NHPT99/DSC_5868_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Ringneck Ducks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486481985460-AJSLYZM90QYM6OMJJV7Y/DSC_6647-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Yellowlegs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488839729-09YFHGFQ7B0CRSBDLDCD/_DSC2166+copy1600.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Marbled Godwit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488837086-7B1UD9HMSVN6P5TI03VH/_DSC5702-copy1800_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Black Tern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488842239-I53RKQMVI54EUG5SJFAS/_DSC8657-copy1200_Copy_Copy_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Common Loon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488846100-LN2AR6X3SR8W1RJAIXJ1/_DSC8946-copy1300_Copy_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Goldeneyes Following Mom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488850142-ZE97GQMKMREK6JUFD9CW/_DSC9308-copy1800_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Common Loon I think this loon is about to dive, you can see how the front of the bird is getting low in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488853050-RHDD01QMOHNL166MGZBL/DSC_1625-copy1200_Copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Crazy Mergansers These young mergansers were running on the surface of the water, typical behavour prior to takeoff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488858104-0V0TN2N4VRR119IXQP3Y/DSC_4534+copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Bonaparte's Gull I love to use my kayak to explore local lakes and sometimes if I'm lucky, take photos. I believe this is a Bonaparte's Gull, based on the breeding plumage black head and orange feet, white eye ring. However, the black wing tips are supposed to be white, a bit of a mystery to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486488859486-AXQBBYCNLGSEISRTLLVB/Image67-copy-2-copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - American White Pelican https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489132990-WW4840EAKPWY86INYJ1Q/DSC_4635-copy1200_Copy_Copy-2.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Bonaparte's Gull This species nests in trees, quite unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495823069-UT8X7DEFC4HMW0Z5QSNP/_DSC0040.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Canada Geese Snowshoes might be more appropriate than webbed feet... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495822779-ZF4RMETGF7ISM2SRVJYO/_DSC0225-copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Horned Grebe In "breeding" plumage of course. Photographed at Big Lake, near St. Albert, Alberta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495826027-SWE4T92NYBCQE8H46GXD/DSC_4645-copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Canada Geese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792090021-QZIYDS60A6QZLW1EECRV/_DSC1826.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Bonaparte Gulls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792090575-J1C3ANFCPYT1896X633I/_DSC2530.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Willet On the ground this rather large shorebird is a rather inconspicuous grey bird but when it takes to the air the contrasty black and white of the wings is striking and likely a threat to predators after their young. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792096173-U89D01KY5JL1W3PECQWI/_DSC8265-copy1800-copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Wilson's Phalarope In this species the male is drab and the female is the more colourful of the species, suggesting this is a female. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792095629-YH8S46RDQBXQ5OSFFDBX/_DSC9965.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Yellowlegs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487311091764-QDVKFGTHPPY1JK2L9Q6T/_DSC2358+copy.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl - Harlequin Duck These attractive ducks nest along swift flowing rivers in the Rockies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219589383-E0IPN7B1PZ6ROIOA6FQE/_DSC2972.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219589783-8RVWMNL6YMAIWSICKL8Y/_DSC3218.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219595883-Q2LKNHMDRJNRDBYJLCZ7/_DSC3710.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219595759-3XU4KYK10RBIC7KTYRRS/_DSC4160.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219600518-F4LXM87AV2N7YNSW696P/_DSC4212.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219600795-WJR9EVPO1YD8BGX8YTYG/_DSC4219.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219606648-Z6J90P6YMHCO57EZZOV6/_DSC4228.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219606897-5H64KSSOMH4WPS8E5YOX/_DSC4309.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488822042146-09T9MPO8UM63C4XWGJ95/_DSC5398.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488822041205-8R3DZMTMZ8WUMZIXZYTM/_DSC5529.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870925313-27AGIJ7GSP6ZNZ4Z897U/_DSC6299.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870925483-TDAIRAZK3W8KA9PX1BJ6/_DSC6001.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870928611-SG9Y8K58YRLGLE13BJHW/_DSC4623.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870931361-83KO1OKERZYVV39VVC4M/_DSC2472.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870931493-S4MVAYN7IK6C96GEVSBG/_DSC2961.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870934261-LOWCZ2LBNCGCZ8FSMRU7/_DSC1580.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871425515-IU1M1KZXKC9ML0NR6UPR/_DSC9465.jpg Shorebirds and Waterfowl https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/raptors daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349849539-EPJBDI8XZIRC4ER4PV3X/_DSC7374.jpg Raptors - Northern Pygmy Owl Cute little owl! Photographed north of Hinton, Alberta 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349849539-EPJBDI8XZIRC4ER4PV3X/_DSC7374.jpg Raptors - Northern Pygmy Owl Cute little owl! Photographed north of Hinton, Alberta 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349845901-B9FYFPO8IBCV866W33Z7/_DSC2423-Edit-Edit-Edit-2.jpg Raptors - Northern Goshawk The bland white winter sky lead me to try a more artistic presentation for this raptor, adding a sepia effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349849729-6NBQA11LB309SUE0LWZL/_DSC8586.jpg Raptors - Red-tailed Hawk The most common hawk species I encounter in the Hinton area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482476026-9VW9UNKVOP985FR6AQ2P/_DSC0074_Copy+copyB%2BW+copy.jpg Raptors - Great Grey Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482487441-9QVRPB50BCOG5TZTV5V6/_DSC2460-copy.jpg Raptors - American Kestrel I photographed this small falcon on a trip to southern Saskatchewan. I suspect there was a nest in this dilapidated old farmhouse. The farmhouse also had a family of Racoons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482493306-OLNM1SOKDFUVWZA6HYDC/DSC_7867-copy_Copy.jpg Raptors - Swainson's Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482498641-FNMDM6YBCRAXFR3W5Z80/DSC_9251-copy1200_Copy.jpg Raptors - Swainson's Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482499432-RFQ20T1BX9JRN0J975FG/DSC_9699-2_Copy.jpg Raptors - Swainson's Hawk Photographed near Lethbridge, Alberta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489412473-3L9WMDBC2QZU8GF09UTG/_DSC0091b_Copy1200.jpg Raptors - Osprey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489419451-KS0F9OTI25NF6C0SC6Y2/_DSC0699-copy1200_Copy.jpg Raptors - Great Grey Owl These incredible owls seem to just appear when it snows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489423239-EYD2BR5KQA1K7W2HNIPL/_DSC2393-copy1800_Copy.jpg Raptors - Prairie Falcon This was photographed on a mountain top where many small rodents were seen in the scree slopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489428755-7NBHATD1HYBVTB2IGFDO/_DSC5593-copy1200_Copy.jpg Raptors - Osprey I generally avoid going anywhere near bird nests but a 600mm lens and teleconverter allowed me to keep a safe distance. These guys had also decided to build this nest directly on a busy trail in Jasper Park near Jasper Park Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489430470-FSFYS6A4S77L06NFBHQP/_DSC7820-copy1800_Copy.jpg Raptors - Great Grey Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489433486-RNF9FBIXBVJKNEXYNOU3/_DSC8342copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Raptors - Juvenile Northern Hawk Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489434777-JBK79ZU0RJS2ZWFYMYD4/_DSC8422+copy1800.jpg Raptors - Northern Hawk Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489438204-LPKUGS0CNM8O0IS2O1YH/_DSC8434-copy1800_Copy.jpg Raptors - Bald Eagle I witnessed this eagle hunting ducks while paddling my kayak on a lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489440687-UC20WN1B6PFVBX5I86WO/_DSC9815-copy1200_Copy.jpg Raptors - Northern Hawk Owl They seem to like to perch on these wispy spruce tree tops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489444647-23HCFYJV1LOA0VDBQ773/DSC_0089-copy1200_Copy.jpg Raptors - Osprey Another species you tend to see associated with water bodies, they are adept at diving and catching fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489445429-A71G3UK4MCS60VEI3PF7/DSC_0155-copy1200-copy_Copy.jpg Raptors - Osprey Huge wingspan and smaller head then the Bald Eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489450541-CUKT6P51OWQQ24ZLZ473/DSC_0471-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Raptors - Osprey Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489450706-KP6FO3EELHUZGJ4E59KX/DSC_0529-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Raptors - Young Osprey These youngsters were getting excited because they could see a parent coming in with fish to eat, yummy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489456574-AFGFHTZLXYBXSFFMUDCO/DSC_4104-copy2_1200.jpg Raptors - Northern Hawk Owl Stunning bird! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489456346-NK5MJB5V0FFGXHORXW7G/DSC_8296-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Raptors - Ferruginous Hawk Photographed on one of my trips to the southern prairies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486490118967-YI6AKJ5SN75HGAZFJUQE/_DSC2317-copy1000_Copy.jpg Raptors - American Kestrel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486491012549-R6OFHMTBG6EK9G1OUU13/_DSC2698_Copy.jpg Raptors - Swainson's Hawk So nice to see a hawk in the wide open prairie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495890317-481MK9PLKBY6S4ODKZGV/_DSC0036-copy.jpg Raptors - Merlin I found a nice spot with quite a few songbirds singing. Wasn't long before this Merlin showed up to wreck the party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495889719-5C36E2OC5G7JCB7YOCZ3/_DSC0130-copy.jpg Raptors - Bald Eagle This scruffy snag in the middle of the wetlands was the perfect perch for this eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495895039-8KQ20FSAE5XPDZ1V8M6Z/_DSC0163-copy.jpg Raptors - Bald Eagle Fireweed from a previous forest fire is visible on the distant hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495896855-WKKQIW6P07R5LCKVE401/_DSC0265-copy.jpg Raptors - Great Grey Owl Sometimes perfect exposure isn't the best way to photograph an animal. Here I decided to keep the feeling for the darkness that was setting in at the end of day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495900614-32QJR5CZSQM01LARZOQK/_DSC1650-copy.jpg Raptors - American Kestrel The hand of man is very evident in this photo. I try to avoid this and it isn't difficult in wilderness areas but in some cases it is appropriate for the species and location of the bird or mammal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495902451-A9EBTC07RJGT33JADEZI/_DSC5418-copy.jpg Raptors - Red-tailed Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495905224-57ZEQPUZCRSFU2H6W0A0/_DSC5767.jpg Raptors - Bald Eagle This behaviour usually indicates that the eagle is being harassed by another bird; in the Rockies it is usually a raven or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495907707-CCOXR9CYA3DA2Y74U0ZV/_DSC9253-copy.jpg Raptors - Rough-legged Hawk One of the last hawk species to migrate south. This photo was taken in a snowstorm, challenging conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495912696-Q1AWX4XM55J5VP03JSQC/_DSC9350-copy.jpg Raptors - Rough-legged Hawk The bird's name refers to the feathers that come down onto the bird's tarsus (lower leg). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495914680-F627MBA45C76KS0IS2NS/DSC_9428-copy1200-copy.jpg Raptors - Angry Eagle This guy was quite upset and went on displaying like this for quite a while. I couldn't see what was bothering him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486496181396-0X27YVZX4A815DJSTU27/_DSC9490-copy-2.jpg Raptors - Bald Eagle There are places to go to photograph eagles in flight. These places are usually around streams where salmon or other fish come to spawn and the eagles then arrive to take advantage of the situation. Food is the reason, as it usually is, why I got close to this eagle but I have to admit that the "habitat" was a local landfill. A mountain of garbage is 20 feet below this bird. Photos don't necessarily always tell the whole story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498705283-16D5Q5BGY4WYIRWDZ90B/_DSC0279_ENTRY-copy-copy.jpg Raptors - Spread Eagle I was in my kayak when I spotted this eagle spreading his wings. It had rained very hard minutes earlier and you can see the dark skies still lingering while the sunshine had come through to shine on the waterlogged bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498703313-TNOB9I29ALDPRR34W7IJ/_DSC8638-copy.jpg Raptors - Northern Hawk Owl I get a lot of enjoyment out of selecting simple dramatic backgrounds for wildlife subjects. You can't completely control these backgrounds but sometimes you can position yourself to get something pleasing or interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498708450-XLLDLBOKAL269RHGQ80E/DSC_9653-copy.jpg Raptors - Harrier This hawk can nearly hover, as it is doing here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792201849-1YLKC08U29NXM9I97V6N/_DSC0115+copy1200.jpg Raptors - Red-tailed Hawk This hawk was perched on top of a native ceremonial teepee pole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792201171-INM03H5TOVL6KVYS2586/_DSC0690+copy.jpg Raptors - Sharp-shinned Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792206779-S18FPE0U6K16RV2BPISO/_DSC1415+copy.jpg Raptors - Great Grey Owl The setting this owl chose to do his hunting was just so drop-dead perfect to set off his coloration, I'll never forget this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792211377-XY8M43D5TD55TVGNSFQV/_DSC8437.jpg Raptors - Snowy Owl I wasn't expecting to see this owl on this day. I was doing photography in southern Saskatchewan in July and it was hot, dry and windy. This own appeared on a fence post 20 feet from my vehicle, but I fumbled for my camera and he flew down into some flats along a brackish slough where I managed this image and the one that follows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792213581-54XLS0NT4I3D3MS7QA3V/_DSC8439.jpg Raptors - Snowy Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487007372212-6J4FEP2PN5TN2UBELGZH/_DSC3084.jpg Raptors - Great-horned Owlets My sister was with me on this photo outing; she spotted these owls from our vehicle, thanks sis! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487309077582-U6UC0Y1J19NAAI6SBT78/_DSC6028-1800.jpg Raptors - Golden Eagle This large eagle was eyeing an elk kill for a possible meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487309077364-YM0KWXJWVQA9X941Y7X1/_DSC6485-copy1800-copy.jpg Raptors - Golden Eagle This eagle was perched in a Lodgepole Pine tree one summer day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1522632541325-060ACSZR9REID41RZHWU/_DSC4098-copy1800.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871158341-I970TNSHZPE9M2P67NSR/_DSC2361.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871158520-0JPE3CNM13PV9WOVWUX2/_DSC2232.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871160809-7P07RET3T5V4GHDOQKW4/_DSC3409.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871188467-8QDF0BMA97OSP1P0UZ8F/_DSC5723.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871164689-UTI5LDI56LUC7O8ATBC0/_DSC5231.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871202630-OWQFUWGXCXK53KSPWD6C/_DSC6485.jpg Raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545872498052-ETD727P2JUNQCXQTCZQT/_DSC7516.jpg Raptors https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/woodpeckers daily 0.75 2017-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792288937-21KPEKO4DC25O8Q5KY84/_DSC2446-copy1800.jpg Woodpeckers - Pileated Woodpecker This bird seemed to be listening for insects in this tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792288937-21KPEKO4DC25O8Q5KY84/_DSC2446-copy1800.jpg Woodpeckers - Pileated Woodpecker This bird seemed to be listening for insects in this tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486349950307-RFXW7IRXPSWB26G2P9G0/_DSC1956.jpg Woodpeckers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482688448-RWCJ02ISEN9IIHKZR27Y/_DSC0113_Copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Yellow-bellied Sapsucker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482688321-F6ML5WBDE732QQ0XASRU/_DSC0836-copy1200-copy_Copy-copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Three-toed Woodpeckeer The male has yellow on the crown of his head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482694507-6PBS06Y9ZQP6PC868O6K/_DSC6529.jpg Woodpeckers - Hairy Woodpecker A little bigger with a longer beak than the Downy Woodpecker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482695432-9JJ59V1SHUYHOGLH829S/DSC_0917-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Yellow-bellied Woodpecker I turn my camera to portrait mode whenever I see a woodpecker to accommodate their vertically oriented body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489989925-SD7R1FCPH7I7RWP3RV4P/_DSC0631a-copy_Copy_Copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Northern Flickers Display These woodpeckers were doing quite a mating ritual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489989820-M9BWDZC082JNCCLJCWED/_DSC1633-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Pileated Woodpecker This handsome, large woodpecker was sitting on my bird feeder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489994970-SIQG5MPPL3M9K819STLP/_DSC4528-copy1200_Copy_Copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Pileated Family Feeding time for three hungry baby Pileated Woodpeckers. I thank biologist Rick Bonar for giving me a tip on where I might find these birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489997237-M9QAQM4OBYINH2YYDPQG/_DSC7093_Copy-copy_Copy1200.jpg Woodpeckers - Northern Flicker Someone commented that this handsome bird appears to be wearing his v-neck sweater and "dickie"for in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486489999324-NA612BWQQYZTOB025UQF/_DSC9806-copy1200-final-_Copy_Copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Northern Flicker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486496061596-F49UZZZNYAUX3E7BMD1I/_DSC0171-copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Downie Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498755633-S1MMZ0C9P2W8JNP8MG4Q/_DSC0744-copy.jpg Woodpeckers - Three-toed Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486792288922-H3EUVQOR9QUZ6H4PUIWP/_DSC0299.jpg Woodpeckers - Yellow-bellied Woodpecker A house cat wasn't far away, they take a terrible toll on small birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488219646377-E2ROJ1SO01DYE24XKABX/_DSC4718.jpg Woodpeckers - Northern Flicker in Nest https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/rodents daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348761833-FTYIMTYVBI0RSK2IH9J2/_DSC6152.jpg Rodents - Badger Love these guys....I don't know why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348761833-FTYIMTYVBI0RSK2IH9J2/_DSC6152.jpg Rodents - Badger Love these guys....I don't know why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486442282131-WV337O3R104Z1WNNRL3U/_DSC6278.jpg Rodents - Hoary Marmot If I were a Grizzly you would be scared! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486480570777-LXEHZC68FM0V2AAFCUUE/_DSC0753_--1800_Copy.jpg Rodents - River Otter My observations of these guys is that they usually have a fish in their mouth. I hope the fishing regulations leave a little for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486482954425-S648NJFIU4D6CAPYD8PR/_DSC0232_Copy-copy.jpg Rodents - Hoary Marmot Denizens of the high country in the Rocky Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485264551-6RIOO4FNXCV6M8Y8MXQO/_DSC1236PIKA-copy_Copy.jpg Rodents - Pika Cute and becoming endangered due to climate change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485354907-7FVJLOTPFQFXDMNVDJ2P/_DSC7197-copy_Copy1800.jpg Rodents - Mink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486485354323-GUPNS6QOB8F31O40ZE5U/_DSC7268+copy1200a_Copy.jpg Rodents - Mink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486490197181-SPX3GTEOBYNL1EHF0TRX/_DSC4025-copy1800_Copy.jpg Rodents - Hoary Marmots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486490197516-Q07B8IBPVTOU0GD9C7UF/_DSC4061-2-copy-2-1200_Copy.jpg Rodents - Looking out over the Edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495393818-89KW6X7ES4EFBVR7ST5E/_DSC0086-copy.jpg Rodents - River Otter A kayak is a good way to approach this species for photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495394267-ZDPD7N24B8FWSPGNZBLM/_DSC0170-copy.jpg Rodents - Pika https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486495397917-TWPSTG6BVVWUHWH7AMLS/_DSC3058-copy.jpg Rodents - Badgers The range of this species has been dramatically reduced in North America due to habitat loss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498796846-DHSOIK9X1BGIUC1WYKSR/DSC_7392-copy.jpg Rodents - On a Pedestal Chipmonk finds a suitable spot to have a snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486530706275-GGL7ACSY1RRDHT9TU888/_DSC0154+copy.jpg Rodents - Red Squirrel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791241465-Y1V0VPBDLNQZF8TJ7TWY/_DSC0577-copy1800.jpg Rodents - Skunk This little stinker "high-tailed it" across the road and plowed through the deep snow to cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791241306-8RWMEV4YV3BXF5NS5RLY/_DSC4922.jpg Rodents - River Otter A group of otter were feeding on Burbot fish along side channels of the Athabasca when they surfaced briefly for me to capture a few photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791246923-ZQELTV2C9L5JUCNAKHO1/_DSC5393-copy.jpg Rodents - Hoary Marmot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791249087-ARXMIZ3VU4F1JFOBLFMM/_DSC7963-copy1800-copy.jpg Rodents - Pika "Rock Rabbit" is their nick name, quite descriptive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791251944-RFNRFMBWNBNX70BMMO8X/DSC_3954+copy1800.jpg Rodents - Red Squirrel Nest materials in mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487007124663-I0K6T1Q4AD3S7E9I9WWN/_DSC1835-copy1200.jpg Rodents - Bridesmaid Golden-mantled ground squirrel enjoying some summer dandelion greens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1487007124868-YFCNT830JY8G5XMBY0AA/_DSC1927.jpg Rodents - Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel These guys loosely resemble chipmunks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545869858916-MA1D3IPBJFH0YAAY601G/_DSC4936.jpg Rodents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545870652226-MJVU9TC4BLOK1BAL79W1/_DSC5240.jpg Rodents https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/moose daily 0.75 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498247156-29T8DE8LIDKV3Q2BJ00K/_DSC1324-copy.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498247156-29T8DE8LIDKV3Q2BJ00K/_DSC1324-copy.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347822874-FONMAYMQ3ODA9MBA9EF6/_DSC0672.jpg Moose and Caribou - Bull Moose This big guy came out of hiding because there was a nice cow moose he felt was worth following. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347858320-J2FANTD2AARHB0MU6NPG/_DSC2719.jpg Moose and Caribou - Fresh Salt On The Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347877450-CFRP16M44ASHP5ZDSRUH/_DSC2753.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486347967230-P39ZVOXBRYJ6T4EBFDXC/_DSC9652.jpg Moose and Caribou - Similar Poses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486348020131-T7C3UK9MY0IU9DF1M9XM/_DSC9877.jpg Moose and Caribou - Iconic Moose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486498246957-PO8DDOHOY32TDU3TT26U/_DSC0903.jpg Moose and Caribou - Just Browsing, Thanks! Checking out the willows, this red stuff isn't bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791040476-ZHSXX0928Y1VFLZCYCL0/_DSC0822.jpg Moose and Caribou - Cow and Calf These moose were witnessed at Medicine Lake for a week one fall, lovely setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791039437-OXU7W3E6V6WOPMFBT14G/_DSC0921.jpg Moose and Caribou - Autumn Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791045640-ZLIUDPIEH6YSS74RXHMB/_DSC4695.jpg Moose and Caribou - Just Keeping My Head Above Water I felt sorry for this moose, even out in the middle of the lake a bloodthirsty swarm of flies can be seen above its body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791046136-8U99ZLOVOK2TB2N24AZE/_DSC4756.jpg Moose and Caribou - Youngster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791050914-X8R2SNIZROEJM5CC1VHV/_DSC5569+copyCPAW-2+copy.jpg Moose and Caribou - Woodland Caribou Herd of caribou near Grande Cache, Alberta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791051334-QDIKKMW0C4AQIZUG9O2X/_DSC5749+copyCPAW.jpg Moose and Caribou - Caribou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488821620306-SMQUJOM9SOFEGSN7FBZK/_DSC1372.jpg Moose and Caribou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1522632465997-EHQD2VSSPA1U4TCQCX9L/_DSC4352.jpg Moose and Caribou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791057263-Y8WDHF4OI84SX1CEYSRJ/_DSC9730.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose in Moss This moose seemed so content to be in a perfect setting near a lake in Jasper National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791062187-XCR5NUTC27UDIRV65T2H/DSC_0412-copy1800.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791063035-246CCVPJ8D42Y49VWV6G/DSC_0656-copy1800.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose in Velvet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791069377-ZJSQTWQDR3Z2UXFMZ77T/DSC_8395.jpg Moose and Caribou - Looking For Mommy Moose ...she wasn't far away and showed up soon to lead this little one to a more secluded area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1486791069114-0BRXSBAJ8L2XCE4ZVOGS/DSC_8484.jpg Moose and Caribou - Moose Reflected in Lake I love landscape photography, but when a member of the wildlife community that lives there enters the scene...the image just comes alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1488821669533-FQXI38NUO4A8KHBTUSTD/_DSC4624.jpg Moose and Caribou https://www.garygulashnaturephotography.com/new-gallery-2 daily 0.75 2018-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1528335634628-HCIVU728UZ3RJRC8UEVJ/_DSC0017.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Spring Grizzly This male grizzly had some injuries to his right ear and head. I suspect he has been fighting with another male. This bear was not in good spirit at all as you may be able to tell from his expression and posture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1528335634628-HCIVU728UZ3RJRC8UEVJ/_DSC0017.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Spring Grizzly This male grizzly had some injuries to his right ear and head. I suspect he has been fighting with another male. This bear was not in good spirit at all as you may be able to tell from his expression and posture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791591290-G07JIUBSZID8ZSAU3FC1/_DSC0441.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Spotted Sandpiper This sandpiper was a fun challenge to photograph. I had to slowly approach on hands and knees over a considerable time period so as to not spook him. I really liked the driftwood perch he choose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791749253-74H5OIL265I2CGTK0CWZ/_DSC3069.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Great Blue Heron This heron was having excellent success with fishing for these small minnows. Every second stab at the water rewarded him with a fish it seemed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791784949-1UL0ARKBC8C6DKD4DFOG/_DSC3797.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Ring-billed Gull This gull was strolling the shoreline like he owned the place, who am I to disagree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1526964063564-JQ9XQNF2JINI75I8POK0/_DSC6299.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Mallard The quintessential dabbling duck, quacking of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791669450-BREFGO5FCSU6PW6FJZFW/_DSC1229.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Solitary Sandpiper Handsome bird, no idea why he is solitary - lol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791816700-YLUSLVEOM90ESEJ6R42F/_DSC3857.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Baird's Sandpiper Flock I used to think we didn’t have shorebird’s in my neck of the woods. Turns out I just didn’t know where to look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791691495-CTH950RXISWQ3T2F1GUO/_DSC1601.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Semipalmated Plover Often confused with the Kildeer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791874203-P2QU0BWX8K0XOV0M7NYA/_DSC5682.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Sabine's Gull The deeply forked tail is a key identifier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1526854363915-IHW4N7A1YTOODKEBR86R/_DSC4862.jpg NEW PHOTOS - On The Beaver Pond Two mallard drakes feeding at last light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791893599-HAWPFWAW38TYS6BNICRM/_DSC6400.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Sanderling I’m lousy at identifying shorebirds and gulls. I hope I am correct with id, my bird books get a good workout some days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545791913665-CFGGGZZJ3P2NCNKPY30V/_DSC7565.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Greater Yellowlegs ..doing the old shoreline crouch and stalk routine for bugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1526531779968-T9HR6NSXG0S9R72S0T69/_DSC2961.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Blue-winged Teal I spotted some ducks on an ephemeral pond near Hinton in May. I quietly positioned myself near the pond with my lens on a tripod and enjoyed the sun and waited for the ducks to become comfortable with my presence. Slowly they came out of the reeds and gave me some opportunities to photograph them. Great way to spend time in nature! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545792473458-NUVTD8I1SLXT1G3FD64G/_DSC7915.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Greater Yellowlegs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545797248540-2B066UWKLDM44Y3G3V5K/_DSC1257.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Kildeer I usually see these guys running on sand or gravel in the uplands but this one was up to his ankles, I mean tarsi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545797401776-21I38LZ0QVZ0FP92BDRM/_DSC6612.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Sanderling I was not wearing proper footwear for this shot, who knew runners were not the best choice for photographing shorebirds in the mud? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545797174527-4ZXKSUI27HYNY31MB25Y/_DSC8365.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Greater Yellowlegs big stretch now… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545797194283-2M962H0HV2LDDMV4HZ9O/_DSC9776.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Least Sandpiper These birds were already migrating south through the foothills in late July. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545797219152-YN43H433WWCR9WGF0T20/_DSC0679.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Long-billed Dowitcher I had some trouble figuring out what this bird was. It was hanging out with a Common Snipe and they would appear and disappear. I didn’t realize their were two separate species present until I studied my photos. I guess the two species often migrate together…pretty cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871862643-20CUJCABSIRFZSQZHZRD/_DSC5029.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Least Sandpiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1524435044639-TT589E4DE6YSGZJZL3H6/_DSC9147.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Green-winged Teal This small duck is a fast and agile flyer. Fortunately he was content to continue feeding in the shallows of Gregg Lake while I crept in close for this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1545871862937-MT5RF1ZB5ZNZHREBSLCK/_DSC9733.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Wilson's Snipe I find that these birds are incredibly well camouflaged and on several occasions I have been startled when they spring into the air in front of me when I am out hiking in their habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58911e32197aea16e62d065a/1524400693524-A84HXOWOVBZUPDZYUEW1/_DSC4737.jpg NEW PHOTOS - Cougar You can visit my Blog entry of April 21, 2018 to read about my encounter with this cougar. 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