The World Through Our Lens
Photography of wildlife we have observed around the world.
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
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
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
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
A day after visiting the Witsand Nature Preserve Kalahari, in South Africa, Bob and I continued on our journey east from Upington. Next in our sights was Kuruman, which is considered the Oasis of the Kalahari. It was at a roadside stop en route that we were buzzed by CMR Blisterbeetles, the largest insects we’ve ever seen. Read more
It is not often that we get to see a Goldenrod Crab Spider here in Ontario, Canada. Legend has it that these white spiders are messengers from another world. The indigenous people in Canada believe that white spiders are linked to wisdom and creation. Read more
Bob and I had an early morning start on our first full day on the South Island of New Zealand. We were headed to Tonga Quarry for a hike on the scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track. Read more