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After sitting outside for an hour and a half as the afternoon snow fell quickly and in fat clumps this afternoon, this beautiful male Varied Thrush finally ventured to the bowl of the seed on the ground. Occasionally, he would look up and gaze in my direction before resuming his meal. After eating his fill (and keeping the other, smaller songbirds at bay), he returned to flipping leaf litter under the thicket. My first time photographing a Varied Thrush in the snow. Taken in early February 2017. 

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Beautiful Varied Thrush Songbird in the Snow Magnet

My attempt to photograph a Rufous hummingbird feeding from the hot pink fuschia flowers on a sunny evening in late June 2016 ultimately proved to be fruitless ... but this Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly who came to pose in its stead was a wonderful consolation prize!

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Beautiful Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Magnet

The lady tulip is a welcome springtime blossom; this award-winning cultivar, known as the Lady Jane, sports star-shaped, tri-colored petals that boast the purest white with shades of pink and yellow on the exterior. Photographed in late April 2018.

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Elegant Lady Tulip White Pink Flowers Magnet

Add a touch of nature to any room in your home with this wildlife-themed night light!

An unusual bird to see in Metro Vancouver during the fall migratory bird season, this Buff-Breasted Sandpiper was one of two I had the opportunity to photograph up close, and one of five spotted here in 2016. Like the Sanderling, the BBSA is exceedingly comfortable around humans. 

The BBSA is special for another reason: fewer than 80,000 individuals are estimated worldwide (per data from migration sites and its allaboutbirds.org/guide/Buff-breasted_Sandpiper/id profile; actual figures are difficult to obtain, as it does not always exhibit nest fidelity), making it a Near Threatened species. Its dainty, dove-like head, short bill, and buff coloration make it one of the easier peeps to identify. It is a transcontinental bird, flying northwards to breed in the arctic, and wintering in South America.

Rather comically, this one spent some time chasing the other one off. Apparently, it wanted the attention of the photographers all to itself! When it wasn't hogging the limelight, it made sure every lens was trained on it -- regardless of what it was doing -- foraging, resting on the grass, or grooming its feathers.  Photographed in late August 2016.

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Profile of a Buff-Breasted Sandpiper at the Beach Magnet

You'd never guess, from her playful and youthful manner, that Stella is actually 10 to 12 years older than she looks! This indoor sweetie is as likely to cuddle up to the laps of strangers as she is to those of her regular pair of humans, but she knows how to puts her paw down as far as dogs (especially big dogs) are concerned.

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Stella the Gray Cat Magnet

By mid-May 2016, the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island had already hosted 10 fledged Barn Swallows! I can usually find at least a couple of them who like to hang around the Warming Hut, as curious about the photographers behind the long lenses as we are about them. Always a pleasure to make the acquaintance of these colorful aerialists!

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Stunning Barn Swallow on a Branch Magnet

An unexpectedly close encounter with a female Northern Harrier while walking the paths of the local wildlife area in early Spring 2017. This beautiful, owl-faced bird of prey, so often seen soaring the skies, was hunkered down in the marshes -- probably waiting out her next meal, a duck who had gone to ground.

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Beautiful Northern Harrier Hawk in the Marshes Magnet

A White-Crowned Sparrow welcomes the day (and enchants its rapt listeners) with a simple but sweet song. As spring turns into summer, we see more and more of this beautiful songbird, who often forages solo, too.

A White-Crowned Sparrow Sings to the Sun Magnet

Raise a toast to nature with this floral-themed can cooler, which features a stunning medley of primulas. These bicolor, early spring blooming beauties beckoned me with their dazzlingly vivid palettes of reds, pinks, purples, and yellows.

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Colorful Springtime Medley of Primulas Can Cooler

Part brainteaser, part assemble-it-yourself art, this challenging, wildlife-themed puzzle is great for improving muscle memory. 

A number of these large butterflies were flying through the Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area during our early evening visit, but this one was "kind" enough to grant us an impromptu studio session for a few minutes while it fluttered and fed from the local flora.

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Beautiful Anise Swallowtail Butterfly in the Sun Jigsaw Puzzle

Use this wildlife-themed trivet to protect delicate surfaces, tables, and countertops from hot pots, or as an accent piece for the dining room or kitchen.

A newly adult Canada Goose grooms itself at Piper Spit, Burnaby Lake, on a cloudy fall day, the angular and swan-like curve of its neck conveying an almost regal quality to this bird. Although migratory birds in many parts of the world, some Canada Geese are all-year-round residents in Metro Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest. Photographed in early November 2016.

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Canada Goose on the Lake Trivet

In direct competition with the Cedar Waxwings and lesser-seen Bohemian Waxwings for fruit during the cold times of the season are the familiar American Robins. Perhaps, as a result of the Polar Vortex which has been holding Metro Vancouver in its icy thrall for the past month, I have never before seen so many of these large thrushes in the area during this winter. Photographed in mid-January 2017 at the local wildlife refuge.

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An American Robin Looks Up Classic Round Sticker

Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl Skateboard

Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl Canvas Print

Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl Clock

Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl Neck Tie

Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl Golf Head Cover

Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl Magnet

My first encounter with this large and beautiful Central and South American native. Although never having met one before, somehow I knew that the bright yellow eyes, white eyebrows, and black patches around the eyes could only belong to the Spectacled Owl.

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WWN Mesmerizing Golden Eyes of a Spectacled Owl

Take the colors of the fall season with you, wherever you go, with this autumn-themed floral all-over-print tote bag, which features a medley of vibrant red and yellow mini sunflowers. Perfect for nature and outdoor lovers! Personalize with initials and (sur)name.

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Vivid Autumn Red Yellow Mini Sunflowers Tote Bag

Add a touch of nature and whimsy to your summer or casual attire with these wildlife-themed flip flops! 

The perfect choice for bird lovers! This male Downy Woodpecker announced himself quite vocally with a trademark chip-chip-chip repertoire just before making an appearance on this dead tree. He proceeded to peck away at his perch, oblivious of the solitary camera lens trained on him and the many walkers on the trail.

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Beautiful Varied Thrush Songbird in the Snow Magnet

Beautiful Varied Thrush Songbird in the Snow Magnet

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