Catch of the Morning Size:11x14 this arctic hare stopped frequently

this arctic hare stopped frequently to rub its face with its paws

I turned down this prairie trail and was just in time

maybe wondering what he was doing

A cool wet summer day allowed me to capture fireweed with this stunning background of mountains on the edge of the Columbia Icefields

Catch of the Morning Size:11x14 this arctic hare stopped frequentlyPrince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan While on the northern shore of Waskesiu Lake I spotted this osprey. It was nervously perched with a small fish in its talons. Ospreys have keen eyesight and it was obviously aware that I was watching it. It is not uncommon for eagles to try and steal an osprey's catch and perhaps this individual was concerned that I was about to give chase. These large raptors are incredibly skilled at fishing and can spot