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For the first time in years - I have a 50mm in my

For the first time in years - I have a 50mm in my camera bag! I purchased the new macro Nikkor 2.8 and I am loving it!!! I have always been fascinated with the tiny world and all the magic that you find (and typically never see).

#tinyworld #smallworld #macro #macrolens #50mmmicro #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikoambassador #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #cottagecountry

Love this - smack in the middle of the day - I was

Love this - smack in the middle of the day - I was driving just outside of the city and found this beauty having lunch. Fortunately, the sun was behind the clouds and offered this beautiful light. A few seconds later, the sun came out and this shot was no longer an option (too much light). Glad I was given this brief but beautiful opportunity.

#egret #ottawa #ontario #canada #bird #canadabird #yourshotphotographer #beautiful #pond #greategret #earthcapture @bbcearth #birds #bird #heron #ontariobird

Part 3 of I can do it. I can do it. With an inte

Part 3 of I can do it. I can do it.

With an interruption by a wildlife sunset 🌇 image.

An osprey chick practicing his departure from the nest.

Swipe left for full image.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mm PF with 2x extender.

Yesterday morning I was inspired by @dennisharveyj

Yesterday morning I was inspired by @dennisharveyjackson photo of the hazy sunrise caused by the wildfires so when I saw the sunset last night, I took out my 500mm PF with 2x extender to see what I could capture. The sun looked surreal. We live well south of the wildfires, I can't imagine what it is like to live close to them. Thinking of everyone having to endure the fire season (that started a month early) and all the firefighters risking their lives to keep everyone safe.

Here were my settings: ISO 125 1/2500 at F20

#wildlifesunset #canada #ontario #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonnofilter #sun #sunsetwildfire #firefighters #canadianwildfires

Part 2 - I can fly. I can fly. Okay... maybe not

Part 2 - I can fly. I can fly. Okay... maybe not yet. An osprey chick practices flying in the nest. Another early morning capture with a wee bit of backlighting and full concentration. Even taking a leap of faith. Look at those claws!!!!

I went from 1/160 creating motion (image is in my previous post) to 1/1600 and stopping action - ISO 1000 F11 with the NIkon Z 7II and 500mm PF + 2x extender.

#osprey #ospreychick #ospreyinnest #ontario #canada #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonnofilter #z7ii #500mmPF #nikonambassador #yourshotphotographer #birds #raptors #canadabird #beautiful #nature #birdphoto #birdphotography

I can fly. I can fly. Okay... maybe not yet. An

I can fly. I can fly. Okay... maybe not yet. An osprey chick practices flying in the nest. Another early morning capture with a wee bit of backlighting and a very intense look! 🙂

I slowed down my shutter speed to 1/160 to create some movement in the wings. ISO 250 F11 with the NIkon Z 7II with 500mm PF + 2x extender.

#osprey #ospreychick #ospreyinnest #ontario #canada #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonnofilter #z7ii #500mmPF #nikonambassador #yourshotphotographer #birds #raptors #canadabird #beautiful #nature #birdphoto #birdphotography

This morning on the kayak I finally spotted the ra

This morning on the kayak I finally spotted the raccoon babies (previously posted momma) on the shoreline looking for crayfish.

#raccoon #raccoonbaby #ontario #canada #sharbotlake #nikonofilter #yourshotphotographer #canadianwildlife #nature #earthcapture @bbcearth #beautiful #shorline #cottagecountry

Covid has allowed more time to discover and photog

Covid has allowed more time to discover and photograph new places and amazing animals close to home. I visited a blue heron rookery often this spring and summer. Witnessing the chicks grow and watching their family behaviour has been fascinating to say the least. Truly... survival of the fittest. This blue heron nest started with 3 chicks. A few weeks later, there were 2. Now there is 1. Sadly, you can see the carcass of one of the sibling hanging from the nest. The chicks feed violently from the parents (previous video post demonstrates regurgitation). The weak chicks are killed or kicked out of the nest. As hard as this is to see, it has been a gift to witness.

#blueheron #herons #heronrookery #rookery #heronry #ontario #canada #birds #canadabirds #birdcanada #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #behaviour #birdbehaviour #blueherons

Trumpeter swan in the morning light. #trumpetersw

Trumpeter swan in the morning light.

#trumpeterswan #swan #ontario #lake #cottagecountry #canada #youshotphotographer #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #nature #naturalworld #bird #canadabird #earthcapture @bbcearth #beautiful #canadianbird #birdiinflight #swaninflight

Today is Arctic Sea Ice Day! The Arctic is warmin

Today is Arctic Sea Ice Day!

The Arctic is warming three times as fast as the rest of the planet, causing the sea ice to melt. Sea ice is the Earth’s air conditioner. It’s critical we protect healthy ocean ecosystems. People and polar bears depend on the frozen ocean to keep our planet cool. Join me today, on #ArcticSeaIceDay, to #TalkAboutIt and share that you care!

For more information you can visit: http://bit.ly/arcticseaiceday

#seaice #polarbears #bears #ocean #arctic #arcticseaice #conservation #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #nature #naturalworld #planet #saveourplanet🌍

"If I stay really really still, I am sure she won'

"If I stay really really still, I am sure she won't see me" said the muskrat.

It looked like a baby to me.

#supercute #muskrat #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #yourshotphotographer #canada #nature #naturecanada #cottagecountry #earthcapture @bbcearth #naturalworld #nikonnofilter

At the island, I turned the corner and found this

At the island, I turned the corner and found this green heron fishing in the morning mist.
What a beautiful sight.

#heron #greenheron #bird #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #yourshotphotographer #birdcanada #herons #cottagecountry #canadianbirds #earthcapture @bbcearth #nature #naturalworld #nikonnofilter

Loon watch... sadly no chicks in our bay. #loons

Loon watch... sadly no chicks in our bay.

#loons #commonloons #loon #bird #birdphoto #canada #yourshotphotographer #sharbotlake #cottagecountry #nikonnofilter #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonambassador #nature #lake #canadalake #ontario #ontariolake #ontariobird #canadabird

Have you ever seen a raccoon swim? This momma wil

Have you ever seen a raccoon swim? This momma will walk the shoreline and even swim to the islands to find crayfish. No sightings yet of her babies...

#raccoon #swimmingraccoon #sharbotlake #canada #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #lake #canadianwildlife #canadawildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #earthcapture @bbcearth #beautiful #mommaraccoon #ontario #ontariolake

Had a few seconds with this momma river otter and

Had a few seconds with this momma river otter and her baby. This morning was full of wildlife activity on the lake.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mm + 2x extender

#riverotters #otters #babyotter #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #lake #cottagecountry #nikonnofilter #earthcapture @bbcearth #nature #yourshotphotographer #cuteness #sharbotlakeontario

This is why I get up before sunrise! Our view of

This is why I get up before sunrise! Our view of Sharbot Lake.

#sharbotlake #ontario #canada #lake #cottagecountry #beautiful #morning #beforesunrise #lakecountry #yourshotphotographer #getoutofbedearly #kayaking #nikonnofilter #canadianlake #earthcapture @bbcearth #nature #naturalworld

I love backlighting. If you had a choice between

I love backlighting. If you had a choice between having the light behind you or in front of you in relation to your subject, what position and light would you chose?

#bluerheron #lighting #backlighting #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #birds #birdphotography #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadabird #birdphoto #heron #lake #cottagecountry #cottagelife #itsallaboutthelight

A glimpse into a green heron's world this morning

A glimpse into a green heron's world this morning on the lake.

I will admit, after a long week in the city, shooting in the studio and giving virtual presentations, I couldn't muster up the strength to get out of bed at 5am! A bit later start than normal, I did get out in my kayak and have a few beautiful encounters that included this green heron. What a gorgeous morning!

Happy Saturday!

#greenheron #heron #sharbotlake #ontario #bird #canadabird #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadianbird #birdphotography #lake #cottagecountry #beautiful #nature #lovenature #conservation #500mmPF #z7ii

HAPPY NUNAVUT DAY! #nunavut #nunavutday #arctic #

HAPPY NUNAVUT DAY!

#nunavut #nunavutday #arctic #canada #inuit #beautiful #devonisland #arcticcanada #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #adventurecanada @adventure.canada

Switching things up a bit... posting an image from

Switching things up a bit... posting an image from the Arctic. A walrus herd (estimated there were 10K on this island) near Hall Beach, Nunavut.

Also featured in my book Arctic Kaleidoscope.

Happy Nunavut Day!

#walrus #walrusherd #walruses #hallbeach #nunavut #canada #arctic #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadianarctic #canadawidllife #arcticwildlife #yourshotphotographer #nunavut #north #arcticcanada #planetearth

Not a fan of frogs really (I mentioned this before

Not a fan of frogs really (I mentioned this before)... but for some reason, I keep finding bullfrogs that are photogenic and I can't help but take their photo. LOL
Facing your fears... good for the soul.

#bullfrog #frog #alqonquinpark #canada #yourshotphotographer #ontario #wildlife #frogs #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadianwildlife #nature #naturalworld

Yesterday, I posted this blue heron with a small f

Yesterday, I posted this blue heron with a small fish catch- today - he has a catfish. He is quite the prolific hunter.

I originally saw him on the land with the fish. He was trying to break it down. Then he brought it back into the water, soaked it for a bit and then flew off. He went from the sunlight to the shadows. Shooting manual, I had to change my settings quickly. One aspect of mirrorless I love - seeing your exposure live when having to make quick adjustments with changing light. When he looked like he was going to fly off, my kayak was turning with the wind, thankfully I was able to fire off a few shots before my body couldn't turn like a pretzel anymore 🙂

Photographed with the Nikon Z 7II with 500mm PF + 2x extender. Having this long reach (1000mm) allows me to stay at a distance, observe and capture images I couldn't otherwise. Quiet in the kayak, quiet with the camera. Nature in all its glory.

My settings were: !SO 1250 1/400 F11

#blueheron #heron #heroninflight #heronwithfish #earthcapture @bbcearth #nature #birds #bird #canadabird #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #canada #sharbotlake #ontario #cottagecountry #beautiful #natureinitsglory

A perfect backdrop for this blue heron. He was wa

A perfect backdrop for this blue heron. He was walking the shoreline grabbing frogs, fish and dragonflies... what a fruitful hunter.

#blueheron #heron #heronfishing #sharbotlake #ontario #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadabird #birds #birdphotography #beautiful #heronwithfish

Not sure who startled who more so early in the mor

Not sure who startled who more so early in the morning. Me or the fox kit?

#redfox #foxkit #kit #fox #yourshotphotographer #morning #animals #earthcapture @bbcearth #canada #sharbotlake #ontario #nikonnofilter #beautiful #wildlifeperfection #naturephotography #conservation #planethope #cottagecountry

A sunrise loon on the move... there are now 5 adul

A sunrise loon on the move... there are now 5 adults hanging around in our bay. No chicks (so sad). They are very active and vocal. Maybe the boys are vying for the female loon left without her partner (for the territory too).

#loon #commonloon #earthcapture @bbcearth #birds #bird #canadabird #lake #sharbotlake #cottagecountry #loons #loonphoto #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #nikonambassador #nature #wildlife #wildlife_perfection

Here is a short video clip of blue heron.chicks fe

Here is a short video clip of blue heron.chicks feeding in nest from their parent regurgitating. Crazy kids.

Filmed with Nikon Z7II with 800mm +2x extender and DX crop. #wickedreach

#blueherons #herons #heronrookery #heronchicks #ontario #canada #canadianbirds #canada #nature

I was photographing the blue heron rookery this mo

I was photographing the blue heron rookery this morning when I heard a pileated woodpecker call. Next thing I knew, there was a momma with her two young on a tree not far from me. They were learning how to feed (and being helped out by momma with a few extra bugs too).

#pileatedwoodpecker #woodpecker #ontario #canada #sharbotlake #birds #bird #canadabird #birdphotography #canadianbirds #yourshotphotographer @bbcearth #earthcapture

Did I mention lately how much I miss the bears? L

Did I mention lately how much I miss the bears? LOL Thought I would post Ma'ah (which means grandmother), a spirit bear in the Great Bear Rainforest to celebrate their beauty!

#spiritbear #bear #kermodebear #greatbearrainforest #canada #britishcolumbia #canadawildlife #yourshotphotographer #nikoambassador #bears #oceanlight2 #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonnofilter #nature #naturalworld #beautiful

Free as a bird. #Cormorants #cormorantcolony #alg

Free as a bird.

#Cormorants #cormorantcolony #algonquinpark #ontario #canada #nikonofilter #yourshotphotographer #birds #bird #birdcolony #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadabird #birdsincanada

Trumpeter swan cygnets. A beautiful sight. That

Trumpeter swan cygnets. A beautiful sight. That is all. Have a great day!

#swans #swancygnets #cygnets #ontario #canada #lake #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonnofilter #nature #naturalworld #planetearth #yourshotphotographer #nikonambassador #family #beautiful

I will admit, getting out of bed before 5am isn't

I will admit, getting out of bed before 5am isn't always easy for me. But, when I do and I fall into nature, there are often times some special rewards. Including this river otter and her two pups this morning on the lake.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mm PF + 2x extender.

#riverotters #otters #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #yourshotphotographer #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #nature #inmykayak #planethope #beautiful #earthcapture @bbcearth

A tree swallow feeding a dragonfly to its 3 young

A tree swallow feeding a dragonfly to its 3 young in their tree nest. My goodness they were fun to watch and photograph. They move soooooo fast.

Photographed with the Nikon Z 7II with 800mm + 2x extender.
Setting were 1000ISO 1/2000 F11

#swallows #BIF #treeswallow #canadabirds #swallowbabies #treenest #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonnofilter #canada #ontario #ontariobirds #beautiful

Check out how big the blue heron chicks are now!

Check out how big the blue heron chicks are now!

A parent returns to the nest, feeding them by regurgitation. It is quite something to see. Dramatic, loud and violent.

Chick numbers are decreasing. Survival of the fittest here.

#blueherons #herons #heronrookery #ontario #canada #birds #canadabird s @bbcearth #earthcapture #yourshotphotographer #canadianwildlife #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter

Last of the loon turf war, for now anyway. 🙂 App

Last of the loon turf war, for now anyway. 🙂

Apparently I am a bit loonie for these loons.

#loons #commonloons @bbcearth #earthcapture #sharbotlake @nikonusa #nikonnofilter #500MMPF #canada #canadabirds #cottagecountry #nikonambassador

Another image of the apparent loon turf war going

Another image of the apparent loon turf war going on in our bay. Photographed last night in the rain.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mm PF + 2x extender. Having 1000mm reach allows me to stay at a distance without any interference. Also, having the mirrorless camera allows me to also remain quiet with no sound of the shutter clicking.

#loons #loon #loonwar #loondrama #sharbotlake #canada #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #nature #lake #cottagecountry #commonloon #canadabird

There is definitely a Part 6 to Loon Drama on Shar

There is definitely a Part 6 to Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake now! LOL

Last night, we finally saw the now single adult loon again, she was near our dock. No chick. Then a loon flew over, she went underwater. Scott (with his binos) spotted where it landed and thought he saw 2 loons. Then there were 4. I jumped into my kayak (in the rain) to check things out. I used my 500mmPF with 2x extender to make sure I stayed a good distance away from them. There is definitely a turf war going on in our bay. The single loon near our dock never appeared again, so we aren't sure if she was one of them. The interaction went on for a bit with some pretty aggressive behaviour (I have seen worse), then they split up.

Let's see what happens today!! Thanks for following along everyone and for all your comments, concern and care.

I used my Nikon Z 7II with 500mmPF + 2x extender. Settings were ISO1600 1/1000 F11

#nikonnofilter #sharbotlalke #loondrama #loons #commonloons #birds #canadabirds #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #lakeloons #ontario #canada #nikonambassador #wildlife #nature #naturalworld #conservation #planetearth #cottagecountry

Part 5 Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake This will be

Part 5 Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake

This will be the final post of this story. It's a sad one, sorry.

I found the one surviving loon chick between the islands, alone. I called my hubby (who was on the dock having his morning coffee) to see if he had eyes on the adult (parent). He did. She was in the bay. She was not moving much and remaining very quiet. The chick was heading in the wrong direction so I followed, hoping to protect him from above predators and boats. The little guy was actually catching some minnows and eating water bugs on his long and lonely journey. When he continued further and further in the wrong direction, I decided to get ahead of him with my kayak, hoping I could encourage him to go back into the bay. I wanted to be respectful and not interfere with their natural behaviour, but knowing where the parent was (and what had unfortunately transpired with her partner), I thought maybe my action could help. He looked like a strong little guy, paddling along, determined and resourceful (especially for 10 days old). He was calling every so often for his parent.

Keeping tabs with Scott who had eyes and binoculars on the parent, I followed the chick all the way back into the bay (it took about an hour). He was on a mission.

Finally, they were reunited. But wasn't what I expected. The parent loon didn't allow the chick to approach it right away. Then, when she was ready, she made a few sounds and he went to her. The chick tried many times to get on her back, but once up, she would dive to get him off. I had to leave them. My heart couldn't take any more (not to mention I had been in my kayak for 4 hours already and nature was calling).

A few hours later, they were in our bay again. The adult stayed close to her partner's body (that was taken up on land and being eaten by a turkey vulture). The chick was following the parent.

The next morning, we watched the loon and her chick in the bay. From what we all saw, It was as if she told the chick to leave. He did.

We haven't seen him since.

Such a sad and dramatic story of our loon famlly. Thank you all for following along and for your kind words.

Part 4 Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake This is one of

Part 4 Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake

This is one of the saddest posts I have ever made.

After seeing the confrontation with the 3 loons (previous post) and feeling heartbroken I didn’t see the chicks with the adults, I was delighted to see an adult with a chick later that day. I went out in my kayak and found the adult loon whimpering (not sure how else to describe it) in our bay. She was moving slowly with the chick on her back. They weren’t feeding, just floating. I saw her looking towards the shore. Then, I saw what she was moaning about. Her adult partner was dead on the shoreline, laying with his head in the water (you can see its body in the background in these photos). The other chick… was nowhere to be seen.

This is nature. I get it. I understand it. But it doesn’t make this any easier. I have spent years with this loon pair. It was incredible to witness and document them coming off the nest 10 days ago (first time for me) and watch this little family thrive… for a week anyway. What a gift. My heart breaks.

Perhaps he was sick, maybe it was a territorial fight. We didn’t hear any loud loon calls throughout the night. Maybe he was defending his chick from an eagle. Maybe it was a fishing lure he ate or he was sick. Could it have been hit by a boat? All questions we will never have answers to. But it does remind us of how we have to protect nature right? We have to always be respectful. We are the visitors.

When you are out there boating or on your motor crafts - please pay attention to all the new families on the lake so they have a chance to survive. We owe them that!

Stay tuned for Part 5. Drama continues.

#loons #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #chicks #loonchicks #loondrama #canadianbird #birdcanada #cottagecountry #lake #sadness #family #nikonnofilter

Part 3 Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake After seeing th

Part 3 Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake

After seeing the 3 loons together with no chicks (previous post), I held little hope for the chicks survival to be honest. Around 330pm, my hubby alerted me the adult loon was back with a chick in our bay. Just one chick. I immediately went into my kayak to check things out to make sure everything was ok. I was soooo happy to see an adult with one chick and I tried to remain hopeful the other chick was with the other adult.

Stay tuned for Part 4.

#loons #loonchick #sharbotlake #ontario #birds #canadabirds #chicks #cottagecountry #lake #lakebirds #loondrama #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #beautiful #nature #naturalworld #sad

Part 2. Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake Three loons

Part 2. Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake

Three loons and no chicks. Heart is racing. Thought there was going to be a territorial fight. So worried about the 2 chicks. They were nowhere in sight. Heartbreaking to think something could have happened to them.

#loons #commonloons #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #birds #canadabirds #conservation #cottagecountry

Part 1 of Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake. Friday nigh

Part 1 of Loon Drama on Sharbot Lake.

Friday night our beautiful loon family was in our bay.

Early Saturday morning I saw something different. Two loons were further out than normal (outside of their territory) and actively fishing with no chicks around.. Something strange was going on. I feared the chicks were gone.

#loons #loonchick #sharbotlake #birds #canadabird #yourshotphotographer #yourshotphotographer #nikonnofilter #wildlife #nature #earthcapture @bbcearth #nikonambassador #lake

My early morning paddles bring me great gifts on t

My early morning paddles bring me great gifts on the lake. Such a beautiful thing to see. Nature is beautiful in all forms.

#deer #sharbotlake #ontario #nikonnofilter #kayaking #yourshotphotographer #nikonambassador #nature #wildlife #deerdrinkingwater #deeronlake #earlymorning #wildlifeplanet #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadianwildlife #naturalworld

My raccoon friend clearly has young ones. No sigh

My raccoon friend clearly has young ones. No sighting of them yet, however. She was very busy fishing for crayfish along the shoreline.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mmPF.

#raccoons #raccoon #sharbotlake #ontario #nikonnofilter #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadianwildlife #cottagecountry #lake #wildlifeonlake #lakewildlife #wildlifeplanet #nature #naturalworld #yourshotphotographer #nikonambassador #beautiful #raccoonmomma

Loon family at sunrise on Sharbot Lake. A beautif

Loon family at sunrise on Sharbot Lake. A beautiful moment.

#nikonambassador #yourshotphotographer #nikonnofilter #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #birds #earthcapture @bbcearth @natgeoyourshot #cottagecountry #lakebirds #canadianwildlife #canadabirds

Part 2 of the bullfrogs. This male was protecting

Part 2 of the bullfrogs. This male was protecting its precious territory and potential mates jumping all over the place! Attached is a leech.

I am proud of myself as I don't like frogs. I used the 800mm on tripod with Z 7II off a boat. Quite the challenge!! But happy how it turned out.

#bullfrog #americanbullfrog #frog #ontario #canada #cottagecountry #wildlife #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #yourshotphotographer #naturephoto #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #natureinspired #naturalworld. #frogs

Full disclosure. I don't really like frogs. I di

Full disclosure. I don't really like frogs. I did when I was a kid. I LOVED collecting toads out of the pool and window wells. Now I am, let's say... not comfortable around them. My friends and family think this is kind of funny considering the wild creatures I spend time with.

I photographed these bullfrogs in heavy action. They were jumping all over the place. Spring is mating time. I was using the 800mm off a boat so it was a bit tricky to be honest but I managed a couple of great shots (and kept a distance) These two look like lovers but I think they were males protecting their mating site. I just happened to catch what looks like an intimate moment. Not that I am a frog expert by any means. Please let me know what you think if you know about bullfrog behaviour.

#bullfrogs #frogs #ontario #canada #lake #wildlife #nature #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth #canadianwildlife #springtime #frogbehaviour #bullfrog #americanbullfrog #800mm #z7ii

A loon landing on Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The loon

A loon landing on Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The loon pair in our bay have two chicks (clearly you know if you follow me LOL). One will often leave and return in dramatic fashion!

I was focused on the chicks when I heard the loon flying close by. My kayak was turned the wrong way so I swivelled myself around as much as I could (kind of like a pretzel), took the chance and fired off a few shots. My Nikon did not fail me!

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mm PF using the wide area small focus mode. 1/500 F13 ISO 400

#birds #canadabird #yourshotphotographer #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #loon #loonlanding #loonchicks #lake #cottagecountry #earthcapture @bbcearth #beautiful #morning #ontariolake #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #birdphoto
It was a glorious morning on the lake! #blessed

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
― John Muir

Pure. Magic. Nature.

It looked like the calf was making his first water visit. What an honour to witness this!!!!

#moose #moosecalf #cowmoose #algonquinpark #ontario #canada #earthcapture @bbcearth #yourshotphotographer #canadianwildlife #ontariopark #forest #wilderness #nature #moosewithcalf #lake #opeongolake #beautiful

Heron rookery update. Look at the size of the bab

Heron rookery update. Look at the size of the babies now!! They grow so fast. Crazy to watch them feed and how violent they are. Survival of the fittest in the truest form.
Nature is amazing.

#blueherons #herons #heronnest #heronchicks #blueheronrookery #ontario #canada #birds #canadabirds #birdphoto #nikonnofilter

So I can't resist posting another loon with her ba

So I can't resist posting another loon with her babies!!!! Sooooo many beautiful moments. Hope you like!!

HAPPY NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY!!!!!!!

#loons #loonchicks #sharbotlake #ontario #canada #birds #canadabird #nikonnofilter #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture @bbcearth

This is quite something to see on a beautiful, bri

This is quite something to see on a beautiful, bright and early morning on the lake!!!! This makes me so happy!

#lake #loons #commonloons #yourshotphotographer #canada #cottagecountry #nikonnofilter #earthcapture @bbcearth #birdphoto #canadabird #birds #loonchicks #chicksonback #lakecountry #canadalake #sharbotlake #ontario #ontariobirds

Take a look at the size of the pike and the talons

Take a look at the size of the pike and the talons... equally impressive! This eagle sat in the tree with the fish for a good while before taking off to go to the waiting eaglets in the nest.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mmPF.

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Early morning kayak on the lake with these beautie

Early morning kayak on the lake with these beauties = AMAZING!

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Breakfast of champions for this female grackle on

Breakfast of champions for this female grackle on Sharbot Lake. A little diversion from loons with their chicks. What a morning on the lake!
Happy Sunday everyone!

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Moments after the loons left the nest, they were i

Moments after the loons left the nest, they were in the water! Such an amazing sight to see and witness. Overjoyed to say the least. So nice to have these little ones on Sharbot Lake, welcome beauties!!! Welcome.

Photographed with Nikon Z 7II with 500mm + 2x extender

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Good Saturday Morning!!! What a glorious morning i

Good Saturday Morning!!! What a glorious morning it is. 430am on the water today - captured some magnificent beauty. This is a dream shot for me!!!! We have been on Sharbot Lake for 21 years and this is the first time I have seen the loon on the nest with a chick. I will admit, I had tears!!!! Introducing our newest addition... could there be 2? Stay tuned. 🙂

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Sunset loon. Maybe there are new additions on the

Sunset loon. Maybe there are new additions on the nest?? Fingers are crossed.

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Sharbot Lake is full of wonderful creatures. Ther

Sharbot Lake is full of wonderful creatures. There are two chicks in the eagles nest (can only see one in this photo). I think she was cooling off with our recent heatwave. I hope they stay away from the loon chicks!!!

Speaking of loon chicks... stay tuned for my next post.

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PART 2 - Moose with her calf in Algonquin Park, On

PART 2 - Moose with her calf in Algonquin Park, Ontario

After days, hours and hours in the scorching heat, beaten by black flies and mosquitoes (deer flies were arriving too) we were about to leave the area and return later in the day to try again (swipe for the black eye by a black fly). In the very last minute, Sarah spotted this beautiful cow moose and her calf in the water on the edge of the forest. For the longest time, the calf was hidden in the brush, he was taking his time to go into the water. It looked as though it may have been his first venture out of the forest (that was my impression). Finally, he got brave and made his way in. We were nestled and hidden behind some brush in a boat. I photographed this scene with the 800mm and Nikon Z 6II. It was beautiful to watch momma watching over her calf, teaching him, loving him. What a moment. What a blessing to see this. Thank you Marc for providing me with this opportunity.

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What a privilege and honour to witness a new moose

What a privilege and honour to witness a new moose calf with its momma coming out of the forest in Algonquin Park. This was photographed with the Nikon Z 6II with 800mm from a boat at a very respectful distance. We were hidden behind some grass and watched them for a good while. Nature is calling. Nature is amazing. This took days to find and many hours. We were rewarded for our patience. Not to mention, the black flies and mosquitoes we had to endure. Oh ya and a heat wave!!!! Let's just say, I am beyond exhausted but very happy!

Like my egrets, I could do a story. Please let me know if you think I should! 🙂

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