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Welcome to my blog, where the wild beauty of nature is captured through the lens of my camera and shared with you in an effort to foster a deeper connection with our planet’s magnificent creatures and the critical need to conserve their habitats. As an enthusiastic wildlife photographer and a passionate advocate for conservation efforts, I invite you to join me on this journey of exploration and discovery.

In each post, we’ll embark on virtual safaris to observe the fascinating behaviours of wildlife in their natural environments and learn about the complex ecosystems that support life on Earth. Through stunning photography and insightful commentary, we’ll uncover the stories of the wilderness that often go untold.

But this blog is more than just a showcase for captivating imagery. It’s a platform dedicated to educating and inspiring action towards environmental protection and sustainability. Together, we’ll delve into various conservation projects, meet the heroes on the front lines of wildlife protection, and understand the challenges they face every day.

By sharing these experiences, my hope is to ignite a passion for nature within each reader and encourage a collective effort to preserve the beauty that surrounds us. So come along and let the adventure beginโ€”explore the world of wildlife, photography, and conservation through my eyes and find out how you too can make a difference.

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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 post on the highway. But don’t let their commonness fool you, these birds are still incredible to watch and photograph. Red-tailed hawks have been featured in several of my collections, including the North Delta Watershed…
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Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill cranes are a tale as old as time: this bird dates back to an estimated 2.5 million years ago, or at least that’s what the oldest fossil we’ve found says. For me, this bird dates as far back as when I was a little girl at the bird sanctuary with her mother, unable to…
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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 as predators or you like their soft fur, funny behaviours, and little ears, they are universally loved animals. At some point, I’d like to visit the Great Bear Rainforest and have the privilege of viewing…
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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 Delta vendors. The market is a hub for North Delta residents and vendors to shop and support locals. As a Delta resident, it feels great to be a part of something that helps out our…
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About

Melissa (or Mel!) is a wildlife and landscape photographer living and working in beautiful British Columbia. Photography has been her passion since she received her first high-quality digital camera, and she became committed to wildlife photography in 2019 after a trip to Kenya. More recently, she has returned to school to study Environmental Practice so she can make a larger impact in the fight to protect nature.

January 17, 2024