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This late afternoon closeup of a male Wood Duck ensured that the fading winter sun's rays weren't casting harsh shadows on my subject. This handsome fellow clearly knew that I wanted solos of him, and was more than happy to oblige me with several angles.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

A Posing Wood Duck Drake Photo Print

My first meeting with one of (at least) two Clark's Nutcrackers who were frequenting Manning Park Resort in the early morning and afternoon. Like Gray Jays, Clark's Nutcrackers are quite bold and will approach visitors in hopes of free food.

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A Hopeful Clark's Nutcracker Photo Print

I've only met the Blue-Winged Teals this year ... this is the third encounter and each one has brought me progressively closer to these summering migrants! Like Gadwall drakes, Blue-Winged Teal drakes dress conservatively for their women. No flashy feathers are necessary -- just lots and lots of personality!

A Special Moment Between Blue-Winged Teals Photo Print

I've only met the Blue-Winged Teals this year, and each encounter has brought me progressively closer to these summering migrants! Like Gadwall drakes, Blue-Winged Teal drakes dress conservatively for their women. No flashy feathers are necessary -- just plenty of personality!

Portrait of a Blue-Winged Teal Photo Print

Even one of the largest bird species in North America starts life as a small chick. My first encounter with this colt happened just a few days after it hatched in the third week of May 2016 at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where its parents are long-term residents. Although mom and dad can put up a formidable defense against potential predators, thanks to their long, sharp bills and powerful legs, losses still can happen in the first month of its life. This was the only chick to survive to that important milestone in Metro Vancouver in 2016. Photographed in the third week of June.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Sandhill Crane Colt Photo Print

When Bushtits come calling, it's a sudden avalanche of cuteness in the backyard -- because these social songbirds often show up in flocks of 10-30, feed briefly (and co-operatively) on the suet or whatever else they fancy (calling to each other constantly as they do so), and leave as quickly as they came. Once in a while, though, they will stay for 15-30 minutes. I photographed this damp fellow--who was caught in the morning rain--taking a moment to pause on the laurel bush. Some of his fellow Bushtits were actually bathing on the laurel leaves, like hummingbirds do. Photographed in early July 2016.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Cute Wet Young Bushtit Songbird on the Laurel Photo Print

Owls are such fascinating creatures. They are front page newsmakers, drawing the interest of birders, nature lovers, and just about everyone else who has a pulse. Snowy Owls are especially charismatic; the largest owls in North America only show up in Metro Vancouver every few years, and their appearance during our winters causes crowds of admirers and fans to form and flock.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful, Dreamy and Serene Snowy Owl Photo Print

The rounder the songbird, the cuter it is. This little puffball is ready for a chilly weekend of sub-zero temperatures in Metro Vancouver! An adult White-Crowned Sparrow cuts a dashing figure at Boundary Bay Regional Park in South Delta, British Columbia, Canada, on the first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count 2018.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Chubby White-Crowned Sparrow in the Winter Sun Photo Print

American Wigeons are a common sight in Metro Vancouver from fall through spring, but they disappear for the summer to cooler shores. With 40 more members of his flock, I spotted this handsome fellow wandering the local beach in the late winter of 2015--an odd sight, since they tend to be seen on water or land, but not sand!

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An American Wigeon on the Beach

Add a touch of nature and whimsy to your coffee, tea, or favourite hot drink with this wildlife-themed mug! 

The stern look on this female Zebra Finch doesn't make me take this cutie seriously. The fawn mutation seen here is another one of the colour variations that can happen with Zebra Finches. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Cute Zebra Finch Songbird Sitting Pretty Mug

The search for the male Mountain Bluebird at the North Jetty of Iona Island proved futile, but this blue bird -- perched on a twig near the chain link fence along Ferguson Road by the inner ponds -- didn't disappoint. 

The Tree Swallows have indeed returned to Iona Island, but we saw far fewer now than in March 2015 at this same point in time -- and the females had already shown up, too. I observed maybe 20 in flight and just a few perched like this fellow, and not a female in sight.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Sunlit Profile of a Tree Swallow Songbird Photo Print

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettias Tissue Paper

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettias Pickleball Paddle

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettias Mug

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettia Flowers Serving Tray

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettias File Folder

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettias Bathroom Mat

Give special items and keepsakes pride of place over the Christmas holiday season with this festive, floral-themed trinket tray, which features striking red and cream-colored poinsettias. Customize with a name or surname.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

WWN Festive Red & White Poinsettias

Add a touch of nature to your travels with this wildlife-themed luggage tag. The perfect choice for bird lovers!

I can't think of any other bird that reminds me more of winter in Metro Vancouver than the charming Snow Bunting. I'm not sure why this sweet, restless, and solitary male was not in the company of his nine-member flock, but I'm glad to spot him, regardless. My last attempt to find him ended in success, just as I was about to try my luck elsewhere.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Profile of a Snow Bunting Luggage Tag

WWN Golden Pheasant Between the Leaves

WWN Profile of a Golden Pheasant

WWN Surprised Ring-Necked Pheasant in the Grass

WWN Sooty Grouse in the Grass

WWN Stunning Roul-Roul Crested Wood Partridge

With their dazzlingly plumage and flamboyant displays during courtship, pheasants, partridges, and grouses are some of the most inventive and original personalities in the bird world.

WWN Gamebirds

Use these wildlife-themed tiles to protect delicate surfaces, tables, and countertops from hot pots, or as accent pieces for the dining room or kitchen.

Last year, I was fortunate enough to encounter the female Yellow-Headed Blackbird at Manning Park. This year, I saw not one of these rare visitors to Metro Vancouver, but three adult male Yellow-Headed Blackbirds (and at least one female)--the former calling attention to themselves with their golden heads and breasts, less-than-melodious birdcalls, and frequent sparring matches with the more familiar Red-Winged Blackbird males in the marshes of Iona Island.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

A Posing Wood Duck Drake Photo Print

A Posing Wood Duck Drake Photo Print

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Other posters & prints from various stores