Nature Smart

Alaska Bears Part 1

A bear catching a fish in the water.

I woke with a massive headache. The kind of pain in your head that hurts so bad it wakes you from a deep sleep.

Summer

Black cricket on a green leaf.

Last time I sent out two columns at the same time but apparently only one was successful. So this week I will be sending two columns.

Alaska Bears part 2

Grizzly bear walking through grassy field.

Continuing my Alaskan bear photography adventure in this column. Over a two week period during late August,

Hawk Ridge

Close-up of a hawk with intense gaze and spread wings.

The morning broke clear and crisp. Another picture perfect autumn morning in one of my most favorite places.

Search for the Spirit Bear

A wolf cautiously walking across rocks in a natural setting.

Just getting to Shearwater British Columbia is an adventure, it is one of many small islands along the BC coast.

Spirit Bears Part 2

Bear wading through a stream in forest.

I’ve been sitting in the rain for several days and frankly it’s getting a bit frustrating. I guess that is why the coast of British Columbia

White-tailed Deer Scrape

A majestic deer with large antlers stands in a forest clearing.

Fall is here and I have buck fever bad. The clouds are thick and heavy and the wind is cutting and cold.

White-tailed Deer Rut

Deer standing among trees in forest.

For over two weeks I have been waking long before dawn, dressing to be outside in cold weather and heading out into the dark.

Black Bear

Two bear cubs in green grassy field.

Last week while leading a wildlife photography workshop to capture images of American Black Bears (Ursus americanus)