Little Owl

Little Owl

This little guy is at the McGill farm, a little ways north of Montreal.

aaAAHCHOOOoo!!

aaAAHCHOOOoo!!

lol Actually, this girl's yawning, I guess I was a boring date.;)

Coyote 3

Coyote 3

The coyote ,Canis latrans, is one of the seven representatives of the Canidae family found in Canada. Other members of the family are the wolf, red fox, arctic fox, grey fox, swift fox, and dog. Slimmer and smaller than the wolf, the coyote’s ears are wide, pointed, and erect. It has a tapering muzzle and a black nose. Unlike most dogs, the top of the muzzle on coyotes forms an almost continuous line with the forehead. The yellow, slightly slanting eyes, with their black round pupils, give the coyote a characteristic expression of cunning. The canine, or pointed, teeth are remarkably long and can inflict serious wounds. The neck is well furred and looks oversized for the body.

A Sleeping Predator

A Sleeping Predator

Here's that same wolf relaxing after a long days hunting.

Lynx Closeup 2

Lynx Closeup 2

This is a female Lynx I relaxing in the snow. Canada lynx are easily recognizable cats with their black ear tufts, flared facial ruff, and very short tail. They can only be confused with the closely related bobcat Lynx rufus in the southern part of their range, however, a close look reveals a number of differences. The lynx has longer legs and broader footpads for walking in deep snow. Their ear tufts are longer, and the facial ruff is more developed. Their tail has a black tip, while the bobcat’s is more striped and white underneath. These two cat species seem to have divided the continent up between them, with the lynx in the northern forests and the bobcat being limited by snow depth to southern Canada, and through to Central Mexico.

The Grey Timberwolf (Canis lupus)

The Grey Timberwolf (Canis lupus)

The wolf is the ancestor of the domestic dog but instead of barking, it howls. Only wolf pups make a high-pitched bark. Timber wolves that live in northern regions tend to be much heavier than those found further south.

Red Fox in Winter fur

Red Fox in Winter fur

This Red Fox had his full winter fur

A Coyote settles down for the night

A Coyote settles down for the night

This guy was settling down for a cold night.

The Arctic Wolf in Winter

The Arctic Wolf in Winter

I just love these magnificent animals.

Waterfalls at Tremblant fall 2009 3

Waterfalls at Tremblant fall 2009 3

I took several shots of various falls and streams in the Mt. Tremblant area last month. I love walking in the woods on a nice fall day.