Yes, it was quite fun to watch and see this interaction. Watching wildlife is always full of surprises.

So true-I am always excited when I manage to capture this sort of interesting behaviour.

Thanks-I missed the bath but was happy with what I managed to capture.

Thanks Trisha-I loved watching the interactions between the parent and owlets.

Right now they are spending time at the river between the first waterfall and the bridge. Early morning or dusk are the best times to see them.

Thanks Keith

Thanks-I am going to email you in the next few days to catch up.

Thanks-glad that you enjoyed it. She has been visiting me daily and I am wondering if she is nesting close by.

Thanks Marcy-I watched turtles lay eggs last year, so it was nice to see some successful nests.

Thanks-glad that you enjoyed it.

Thanks for watching.

Yes, I thought that same thing. I wonder if it is just too dry to eat as is.

@@lyndastevens3479 I expect so. Great video. Thank you!

@@colleeneggertson2117You're welcome and thanks for watching.

Yes, it was interesting to see the wasp moving rocks.

Thanks again!

Thank you-apparently this is not a commonly seen behaviour, so I was lucky to capture it.

They were in the ponds along the salmon channel. I have found that the best time to see otters there is in the fall, especially if there is fish in the ponds.

@@lyndastevens3479 thank you! I think I found the area today, I didn't see them there but I did see a family of 4 down by the waterfront today! ^^ Uploading a video now

@@djphlangeYes, I have seen that family at the waterfront too-they seem to be regulars there. I have posted two videos of otters at the waterfront and it is this family in both videos. I'll check out your video.

I have been checking the last few days and haven't seen the bittern again-I was very lucky this day that it was so active. Lately, this bird is not being very cooperative.

Thanks Keith. I am finding that the video works well at Bowen since the owls are often not active until dusk and then the light is poor. The video seems handle the low light better than regular images and you can capture more action.

Thanks-I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

Thanks. I was lucky that it was quite active this day or I would never have seen it.

Thanks Trisha.

Thanks-this is one of my favourite birds too.

Thank you.

It must be wonderful to have two pairs nesting. I am fortunate to have been able to watch this one pair for a few years now.

Thanks-glad that you enjoyed the show.

I agree totally which is why I was so happy to see the midges.

Thanks. It didn't seem to mind me being there, which was a bonus.

Thank you for watching.

It is a regular Steller's jay and they are common around here in the winter.

Ok good. I’m not missing out on Haida Gwaii Steller’s jays on the Island

Yes, it was fun to capture that.

Thank you-I'm glad that you enjoyed both shows.

You're welcome-I am glad that you enjoyed the show. All the images were taken in and around Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Thanks-I'm glad that you enjoyed the show.

Thanks Carol-I appreciate your comment. Nature photography certainly does make one more aware of all the little things that are around us every day.

Thank you-I'm glad that you enjoyed the show.

Thank you-I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

Thanks-glad that you enjoyed it. It was treat to see the swans there-very unexpected.

You're welcome-they certainly do look like they are having fun.

It was fun to watch-it went on for about 15-20 minutes.