In my work as a wildlife guide I have spent more time than most folks in close proximity to grizzly bears. I have also spent considerable time travelling through grizzly territory on personal adventures. So,occasionally,…
The forest in my back yard is filled with wildflowers these days, despite the freakish bit of snow we had yesterday. I discovered a handful of Yellow Lady’s slipper orchids growing about 30 meters from…
I just found this picture of Shooting Stars that I took last spring when I still lived in Victoria. I haven’t taken any pictures of the spring flowers here in Ontario yet this year, but…
I decided to use this blog, in part, to keep a record of my natural history observations and ideas. This intention has made me more attentive to my natural surroundings and piqued my already vibrant curiosity….
Several people have asked me how I got this picture of a wild wolf howling in the arctic. I have shared the recipe below for anybody who is interested. (Note: this story was published in Canoe Roots…
I saw an Eastern Phoebe yesterday. Phoebes are small and drab birds, they don’t have a pretty song, they do not do anything particularly endearing, other than bob their tails when perched on branches. I…
Actually, not today. It was last week, but I am just getting around to posting it today. Spring is in the air and I’ve seen ravens building nests and there are pileated woodpeckers carrying on…
I just moved back to my home province of Ontario after living on the west coast of BC for seven years. I am house sitting for my friend’s parents in Gatineau Park and I am…
Occasionally, when I read a book that I really like I write to the author and tell them so. This has led to some great interactions with authors that I admire.
So after reading Farley Mowat’s most recent book, Otherwise, I jotted down a few words to express my gratitude for the book and explain how and why the stories in the book moved me. Then I got ready to put the letter in the mail. Except this time I did things a little differently.
I keep thinking that I should say something profound on my first ever blog post. But I can’t think of anything. Hopefully that is not a sign of things to come.
