The World Through Our Lens
Wildlife traditionally refers to non-domesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi and other organisms which grow or live wild in an area.
Bob and I spent three days skiing and hiking on various trails in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, trying to make the most of the last weeks of winter. We love to go looking for birds and animals, but in this case, on Opeongo Road a Gray Jay came looking for us. Read more
On a visit to the Claireville Conservation Area in west-end Toronto, in Ontario, before we had barely set off from the parking lot, fellow visitors walking their dogs drew our attention to this wild coyote emerging from the edge of the bush. Read more
In the harsh climate high in the mountain meadows of the National Reserve of Pampas Galeras in Peru lives the rarely seen vicuña. In 1974, the vicuña was declared an endangered species; at that time, only 6,000 of these animals were left alive in Peru. Today, there are about 350,000, and although it is actually considered very hard to catch a glimpse of vicuña in the wild, we managed to sight them in Peru. Read more
Hello. As you see through our posts, we have been lucky enough to have traveled to several parts of the world. Through different adventures, we have experienced the cultures, landscapes, and wildlife of different nations. By reading our blog posts, we hope you will find joy in the flora and fauna, scenery, and beauty of the world around you. Even in your own backyards and in your own neighborhoods, there is much to admire, and that will instill fascination and delight. We hope you enjoy our photos and stories. Please send us a note. Bob and Jean