A Ball Of Cross Orbweaver Spider Babies
A neat “find” in our backyard recently was a ball of spider babies, hundreds of Cross Orbweaver spiderlings. Read more
Category: Wildlife photography
Photography of wildlife we have observed around the world.
Magical Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Sometimes the pace of life can be just so daunting that it is near impossible to simply slow up and smell the flowers. Well, one spring, as we prepared to smell the Lilac blossoms, this magical Hummingbird Clearwing Moth appeared out of nowhere and stole the show. Read more
Silver Fox And Timber Wolf Made Our Day
On only our second full day in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, seeing a Silver Fox and Timber Wolf made for a banner day. It was after an afternoon hike on the Valleyview Trails in search of Bison that a rarely seen Silver Fox crossed our paths. Read more
Fynbos and Fantastic Views On Table Mountain
When visiting Cape Town, South Africa, Bob and I set aside one morning to explore the plateau called Table Mountain. This flat-topped mountain is recognized worldwide and is easily visible from every part of the capital city. Fynbos and fantastic views on Table Mountain were part of the draw for Bob and me.
Butterflies and Blossoms Near La Fortuna Waterfall
After a morning spent admiring La Fortuna Waterfall, Bob and I trudged back up the 500 steps to the top of the valley. By that time, we were ready for lunch. Read more
A Fer-de-Lance Snake and Poison Frogs On The Bogarin Trail
Seeking a different experience from one we had a couple of days prior, Bob and I opted to revisit a small patch of rainforest on the outskirts of La Fortuna. It was late afternoon when we signed up for a guided walk on the Bogarin Trail. Read more
Together with Bonteboks at Platboom Beach, South Africa
When Bob and I set off from Cape Point at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in search of the distant stretch of glistening white sand seen from the lookout, we were in for a big surprise and a treat when we spotted a small herd of bonteboks. Read more
Wellington Park Nesting Birds On Little Manitou Lake
Bob and I planned a more leisurely pace for our third day in the area of Little Manitou Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada. Local people in the village of Manitou Beach had informed us of a short trail to a lookout overlooking the lake and surrounding area. They also mentioned that Wellington Park was worthy of a visit, so we thought we’d check it out. Read more
The Legendary Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
After visiting Boulder Beach on our day’s excursion from Cape Town, South Africa, it was decided to push on to the legendary Cape of Good Hope. Only known to me through history lessons in grade school, the Cape of Good Hope instilled a sense of wonder in me. I could hardly wait to see it! Read more