When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me out looking for wildlife on Georgian Bay. If you’re curious about why I live here, you’ll find all the evidence you need below!Photos taken by me Beaver nibbling a stick in the snow Purple Finch sits in a tree looking vibrant Black-capped Chickadee coming in to land Juvenile Red-Breasted Nuthatch on a branch Handsome Goldfinch Gentleman Juvenile Black-capped Chickadee aka Mr Fluffy Pants Pileated Woodpecker on a tree Juvenile Black-capped Chickadee aka Mr Fluffy Pants turns his back on us Downy Woodpecker on a tree House Finch on the feeder with a seed in its beak Belted Kingfisher on the lookout for food American Robin surveying her territory Two Trumpeter Swans on a misty river Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the feeder A cygnet (baby swan) in my hand Close up of cygnet's foot A large Snapping Turtle on the move Garter Snake in the grass Northern Cardinal on the ground staring at the camera A little Crayfish on the dock A baby Painted Turtle on the palm of my hand Water Snake coming out of the water with a fish in its mouth A Great Blue Heron frog hunting Snowy scene on the river Mandarin Ducks gliding on the river A smiling Snapping Turtle Kayaking at sunset Midland Painted Turtle laying her eggs in our garden A Leopard Frog in the marsh Releasing a newly hatched Painted Turtle Trumpeter Swans taking flight on the river A bear swimming in the lake Pileated Woodpecker eyes me from the tree Autumn colours on the river and lake Goldfinch couple are curious about me Sunset from my kayak Mossy old Snapping Turtle Monarch butterfly takes a quick break on a branch Ruby-throated Hummingbird stretches his wings Belted Kingfisher looks for a snack Ruby-throated Hummingbird on feeder in silhouette Ruby-throated Hummingbird on a branch Baltimore Oriole on a branch looking glorious Juvenile Black-capped Chickadee opening a sunflower seed Northern Rough-winged Swallow by the marsh A fluffy moment for a Ruby-throated Hummingbird Sunset on the river Hot and bothered squirrel has a rest in a tree Gosling stretching his leg Wildfire smoke makes for an amazing sunset Red-winged Blackbird in his element Great Blue Heron on a beaver dam at sunset Snapping Turtle mama laying her eggs Grackle shouting loudly Juvenile Chipping Sparrow with his fluffy coat Downy Woodpecker looks up Belted Kingfisher calling to his mate Ruby-breasted Hummingbird takes a moment Purple Finch looking lovely as ever Great Blue Heron wading in the lake at golden hour Chipping Sparrow fixes me with his beady eye Spectacular sunset over the river Beautiful moonrise