• You saw what??

    I have always been a bit skeptical of constellations. A good star gazer can creatively connect a few random stars and boldly proclaim he has found some complex creature with an astronomy-sounding name. This is creative licence run amok! Now I’ll admit it is entirely possible that my bias comes from frustration. No matter how… Continue Reading

  • Looking for lunch

    When it comes to food, there are some striking similarities between wild creatures and male teenagers. Here’s my top three: They spend their waking hours looking for food … Good meat is in high demand … And every once in a while they get tricked into having vegetables … Where did this rather odd comparison… Continue Reading

  • Surprise attack … on the prairies?

    I usually feel safe walking around outside. After all, I live in the grain belt of the prairies – not exactly crawling with violent and venomous creatures. But a surprise encounter last week changed my perspective. There I was just enjoying the gorgeous weather and beautiful fall colours – the last thing on my mind… Continue Reading

  • Choosing regular rejection

    After considerable self analysis, I have determined that I am neither scary nor obsessed with popularity. Both theories get put to the test regularly while photographing skittish animals. Wildlife may tolerate my presence from a distance but only until I’m almost close enough to take a photo. Then the place clears out like I am… Continue Reading

  • Perfect

    Why am I coming back to where I’ve never been? I have wandered here before! The sun is warm with a cool edge The leaves are falling away. The stubble sea is glowing gold A combine has come and gone. I drive alone in good company But scanning for something more. Creatures appear in tall… Continue Reading

  • A confident grouse

    I was left in awe with displays of pure, raw confidence this past weekend. It’s no secret that a grouse’s best defence is camouflage. It’s surprising they didn’t snicker under their breath as I passed close by without seeing anything. They just stood motionless as only a confident grouse can (at least that’s what I… Continue Reading