Northern Harriers
If you’ve ever visited Boundary Bay in British Columbia, then no doubt you are familiar with the Northern Harriers that…
Author: Melissa Alves
Red-Tailed Hawks
Red-tailed hawks are incredibly common here in British Columbia. Some days, it seems there’s one sitting on every other lamp…
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill cranes are a tale as old as time: this bird dates back to an estimated 2.5 million years ago,…
A Weekend in Whistler
If there is one thing most people can agree on, it’s bears Whether you admire them for their unmatched ability…
Find Me On The North Delta Artisan and Gift Market!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the North Delta Artisan and Gift Market, an online craft market for North…
Topaz and Tripods: 5 Owl Photography Tips
Owl Photography: 5 tips and tricks to shooting the wisest birds in the forests from using a tripod to editing workflow.
Baby Barred Owl Watch 2023
Follow along with Helen and Bob as they raise their owlets this year
Rough-Legged Hawks
It’s not often that I get to see rough-legged hawks, so it’s always quite a treat. As far as local…
A Year in Review: 2022 Photography Wrap Up
As we approach the end of 2022, I thought it would be fun to look back at each month and…
Barred Owls
This particular post is long overdue. Barred Owls are a frequent subject of mine, and definitely one of my favourite…
Rufous Hummingbirds
Each spring, Britsh Columbia welcomes back little orange dynamos known as Rufous Hummingbirds. These hummingbirds come all the way from…
Barred Owl Baby Watch 2022
Owls are a captivating subject for most birders, with baby owls being a particular delight to find. This year, I…
Pacific Wren
The Pacific Wren has somehow managed to be one of the loudest birds in the woods as well as one…
Pied-Billed Grebes
There are certain birds that give me dinosaur vibes more than others, and pied-billed grebes are definitely one of them.…
Mallard Ducks
Mallard ducks are high on the list for recognizable ducks species. They can be found throughout North America, Europe, parts…
Bald Eagles
Bald Eagles are one of the most recognizable eagle species out there, especially in North America. The white head, contrasting…
Lesser Snow Geese
Each winter, the Lesser Snow Geese travel all the way from Wrangel Island, Russia and the Arctic to winter in…
Golden-Crowned Kinglets
My Fall 2021 obsession is these small, flighty birds known as golden-crowned kinglets. Unfortunately, I have only been able to…
Cedar Waxwings
I’m a little bit obsessed with cedar waxwings. I first saw them in a field guide, and immediately knew I…
Great Blue Herons
When I think of my little corner of the world, great blue herons come to mind. There can be seen…