Stories Behind the Images

Our Gift From Nature - Chestnut-Backed Chickadee

In the dead of a –30°C winter, three Chestnut-Backed Chickadees - far from their Pacific home - appeared in our Alberta yard. It was a rare and magical encounter, one of only 17 recorded sightings ...

Nature's Disguise - Great Horned Owl

If we hadn’t seen him fly, we’d have never known he was there. Perfectly camouflaged among the trees, this Great Horned Owl is nature’s finest disguise.

Prairie Sentinel - Swainson's Hawk

High on a fence post, a Swainson’s Hawk keeps watch over the vast prairie. Calm, patient, and powerful - a perfect symbol of strength in stillness.

Harlequin Harmony - Harlequin Ducks

High in the mountains, a rare pair of Harlequin Ducks rest on a river rock after diving through roaring rapids - a true moment of harmony in nature.

The Guardian - Lewis's Woodpecker

Perched high atop a weathered tree trunk, a Lewis’ woodpecker soaks in the morning light while keeping guard over his nest and mate below - a beautiful glimpse into nature’s quiet devotion.

Spring's Arrival - Mountain Bluebird

When the first flashes of blue return to the fence lines, we know spring has arrived. In this image, a male mountain bluebird perches quietly in the golden morning light - a simple, heartwarming re...

Winter Blues - Blue Jay

There’s nothing quite like the sight of a Blue Jay against fresh snow to lift your spirits. In Winter Blues, we share the fascinating secret behind their vibrant color - an illusion created by ligh...

Sentinel of the Salmon Run - Bald Eagle

Each morning on our Grizzly Photo Safari, we’d find him waiting - a majestic bald eagle perched above the river, watching patiently for the salmon to run. This image captures the calm power and tim...

Deep Snow - Great Grey Owl

Amid more than five feet of snow, the forest near our home fell silent - except for one patient hunter. Perched atop a buried spruce, a great grey owl waited, listening for the faint rustle of move...

Morning Melody - Western Meadlowlark

High above the treetops, a bright yellow Western Meadowlark greets the day with song as we check our bluebird boxes - a perfect reminder of nature’s joyful rhythm.