The World Through Our Lens
During our travels to Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, Bob and I decided to visit Botanical Beach along the Pacific Ocean coastline. It took us about 2 hours to drive there from Victoria. Our visit was carefully planned so we would arrive at low tide. Low tide provides the best viewing opportunities and ensures your safety. Read more
Bob and I have seen Green Herons on many occasions, but the opportunity to observe one actively catching prey and going through prolonged efforts to make that prey suitable for swallowing was something new and fascinating. Read more
Jean found this Luna Moth caterpillar mid-August on our cottage deck here in Ontario, Canada. From what we can see, this caterpillar is in its 5th instar, the 5th molt, which is the last instar for this type of moth. Read more
With an afternoon forecast for rain, Bob and I made plans to get the first scheduled gondola ride up the mountain in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Spectacular views from the Sky Tram were promised, but the big surprise was being startled by a snake on the Sky Walk. Read more
It’s blueberry season again, and the Black Bears in Algonquin Park, in Ontario, and all across Canada are filling up with the sweet treats. Read more
These days, the temperatures across Europe are scorching with Spain reaching into the 30s and Paris set to hit 38°C this coming week. Read more
It is never easy to find Tree Frogs among the masses of vegetation because these frogs are masters at blending into the green plants surrounding them. Read more
After spending considerable time in Piazza San Marco, where floodwaters provided great reflections of the surrounding buildings, it was on to the famed Rialto fish market hall. We were agog at the vast assortment of fresh fish and seafood in this fish market. Read more
We have seen many things during our outdoor explorations, but the last thing we ever expected to see was a Groundhog sitting high up in a tree. Read more
Usually foxes don’t live near well-travelled roads, but in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada, it is very common to see a Red Fox or other wildlife in the ditches or sauntering along the highway. Read more
