White Faced Ibis | Local Waterfowl
With the changing seasons, birds are migrating through the Pacific Flyway here in Northern California. There are some waterfowl who hang around all year and feed in the flooded rice fields. Once such species is the white faced ibis.
Great Gray Owls of Alberta
The roads were icy, the air was freezing, and there was snow everywhere. We arrived in Calgary just after their first major snow storm of the season. In the early morning hours while it was still dark, our guide picked us up and we were on our way to find, see, and photograph the Great Gray Owls of Alberta that live in the forests an hour or so outside of Calgary.
Nature, Wildlife, & Ethical Practices
Being very cognizant of the guidelines of the ‘Nature First’ principles, we were quite careful not to disrupt the natural routines of the wild animals in the area. By using long lenses and keeping a careful distance, we were able to observe these animals as they went about their day, dawn to dusk, hunting for food for themselves and their offspring. Great patience is required for wildlife photography.