Category Archives: Nature Photography

Lighthouse Park (West Vancouver, BC): Photo Essay

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Pierre Cenerelli

My monthly post for Bird Canada will not feature any photos of birds (although I will have a few shots that show the result of bird activity, as you will see at the end), but will feature many pictures taken … Continue reading →

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How Many Maritimers Does it Take to Find a Downy Woodpecker False Face?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by James Churchill

The idea that “false faces” are used by birds for predator deterrence floats in the ether between biology textbook case study and mythical meme. The idea that evolution can produce false faces compels and amazes us but because of the lack of … Continue reading →

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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Posted on May 27, 2013 by David Pugh

May long weekend camping has, as for so many families, become a tradition for us.  Living in a “two season” province, this annual ritual feels in many ways like the start of summer and it’s nicely timed for some spring … Continue reading →

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Using Common Senses

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Susan Ellis

Today I had to travel from Pembroke to Brockville, a 3 hour trip along two lane highways, that wind through quaint little towns like Pakenham, Almonte, Carleton Place, Franktown, Smith Falls, and my personal favourite, Newbliss. It was a beautiful drive, … Continue reading →

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Stanley Park Ecology Society and Birds…

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Pierre Cenerelli

As promised in my two previous blogs for Bird Canada, here is the second instalment on Vancouver’s Stanley Park. This time around, I will focus mostly on the history and activities of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES), especially with … Continue reading →

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What is Digiscoping?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Charlotte Wasylik

Posted by Charlotte Wasylik, aka Prairie Birder Now that Spring is underway through most of Canada, there are more birds to see, especially with the help of our cameras and scopes. If you have a camera — or even an … Continue reading →

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Mammal Monday: Weasel & Pika

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pat Bumstead

Calgary photographer Rob English has the most amazing luck photographing small mammals. He got these shots last summer near the summit of Highwood Pass in the Canadian Rockies. He notes that he wasn’t the only one searching for pikas, but … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Guillemot: Photo Essay

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Pierre Cenerelli

In my last blog post, I had promised to follow up with a look at the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Circumstances have led me to change my plans. Fear not! I will talk about SPES and birding and bird conservation … Continue reading →

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Showcase: Short-eared Owl With Dinner

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Pat Bumstead

Calgary photographer Rob English takes outstanding bird photos, and has been kind enough to allow us to showcase them on Bird Canada.   

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History and Birds: Stanley Park (Vancouver, BC)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Pierre Cenerelli

Vancouver’s Stanley Park is one of Canada’s important urban parks, not only because of its large size, but also because of the richness of the ecosystems it shelters. More specifically, it features an important, year-long bird population, particularly during the … Continue reading →

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