On a recent private photo tour, while hoping to see black bears catch salmon, we heard screeching calls in the forest. 😬 Not sure what it was, we cautiously approached the area. It was two red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis). #birds #photography #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #PNW #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife

I know that some Mastodians don't appreciate those of us trying to sell our art on this platform. I'm aware of this every time I promote my photo tours, books, and prints. That's why I'm grateful to those of you who boost my posts about it. 😘

Meanwhile a sea otter on Vancouver Island is having crab for breakfast... #otter #wildlife #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada

Black bear sow and her cub looking for salmon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. #bears #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada

Your daily bear photo. You're welcome! #photography #wildlife #nature #WildlifeWednesday #VancouverIslandWildlife #Canada

#SilentSunday #photography

To give you a break from all my bear photos, this is Mama sea otter with her grown pup. Photo taken during a private photo tour last month. #SeaOtters #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife #WildlifePhotography

Black bears can wait patiently for long periods of time for a salmon to get trapped in shallow waters or narrow spaces. Then, all the sudden, the bear jumps into action. They have to be quick and precise. This bear seemed very proud of its catch. After it caught the salmon, it jumped on the sandstone in a victorious move. It almost looked like a happy dance. #bears #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife #WildlifePhotography

Today I sorted hundreds of photos taken in the past 2 months of black bears during the salmon run, which is not over yet by the way. So this is kind of a warning that I am going to post a lot of bear photos in the coming days... 😁 I really like this one. #bears #photography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #WildlifeWednesday #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife