With wings nearly brushing the snow beneath these majestic raptors cross the snow covered field in seconds. Each winter, when the weathers at it's coldest, the waterways freeze over closing off a primary food source for eagles. It is at this time that Bald Eagles come to Nova Scotia's valley area seeking out a much needed alternative source of food, chicken farms. Because the ground is frozen hard, farmers would dispose of their flocks losses in the open fields. This attracts many opportunistic Bald Eagles during this time of food shortage. Driving down a country road an observant person may pick out [...]

Photographing the owls of Nova Scotia, takes Jacqueline to forests, fields and coastlines. Dusk is often the best time for photographing owls and her time is limited when the owls are out and there's still enough light to capture a good image. Watching as one glides effortlessly silently past, you realize these elegant raptors are worth the effort. Barred, Great horned, Snowy, Short eared, Saw-whet owls can be photographed and observed here in Nova Scotia but these elusive birds will have you trekking through underbrush, through swamps and along beaches. Snowy owl photographed at Hartlen Point Nova Scotia. This male was part [...]