http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/tags/flickrsbestcreatures/ Sat, 11 May 2013 08:56:24 -0700 Sat, 11 May 2013 08:56:24 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/buddyicons/31270106@N07.jpg?1369096733#31270106@N07 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/tags/flickrsbestcreatures/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8729197714/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8729197714/" title="1303_0422 Bald Eagle"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7352/8729197714_af8d2d2184_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="1303_0422 Bald Eagle" /></a></p> <p>In early March, the Pacific Herring were spawning in the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and the mainland. While human fishermen bobbed in their boats offshore, waiting for an opening, many bird species competed for the bounty. Bald Eagles would swoop low to snatch individual fish from the water; gulls would do the same. Later, the herring roe - floating in the water or washed up on shore - would feed countless thousands of gulls, ducks, and geese. This eagle was one of perhaps two dozen working the beach the day I arrived. Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 08:56:24 -0700 2013-03-04T13:30:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8729197714 49.36052 -124.433469 49.36052 -124.433469 9792 1303_0422 Bald Eagle <p>In early March, the Pacific Herring were spawning in the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and the mainland. While human fishermen bobbed in their boats offshore, waiting for an opening, many bird species competed for the bounty. Bald Eagles would swoop low to snatch individual fish from the water; gulls would do the same. Later, the herring roe - floating in the water or washed up on shore - would feed countless thousands of gulls, ducks, and geese. This eagle was one of perhaps two dozen working the beach the day I arrived. Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada bird nature flying wings bc britishcolumbia wildlife flight baldeagle vancouverisland raptor wingspan haliaeetusleucocephalus qualicumbeach flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8678598866/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8678598866/" title="1304_1159 Common Merganser"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8529/8678598866_cc2a47d704_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="1304_1159 Common Merganser" /></a></p> <p>This is probably the same Common Merganser drake I photographed on several other occasions; I saw him daily during my stay at Tugwell Creek. The contrasty light here made exposure very difficult, even with the excellent dynamic range of the Nikon D800. I tried to hold some detail in the white feathers while not allowing the dark face to block up. Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:43:24 -0700 2013-04-11T18:41:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8678598866 48.375209 -123.852181 48.375209 -123.852181 2344916 1304_1159 Common Merganser <p>This is probably the same Common Merganser drake I photographed on several other occasions; I saw him daily during my stay at Tugwell Creek. The contrasty light here made exposure very difficult, even with the excellent dynamic range of the Nikon D800. I tried to hold some detail in the white feathers while not allowing the dark face to block up. Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada male bird nature water beautiful creek swimming duck bc britishcolumbia wildlife vancouverisland drake waterfowl mergusmerganser commonmerganser tugwellcreek flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8441201155/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8441201155/" title="1211_1545 The Last Buffalo"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8441201155_f4dd4d8847_m.jpg" width="159" height="240" alt="1211_1545 The Last Buffalo" /></a></p> <p>A bull Bison walked up to my car. It's always a thrill to see one this close, but the thought occurred that &quot;nature&quot; has no interest in the individual. Only species survival matters, and different species have evolved various strategies for survival. The North American Bison, however, has been so decimated as a species that today the individual does matter. So we must look at every buffalo as if it were the last one walking. Stand in awe. Perhaps it is time to treat every animal, every bird, every reptile, and every amphibian with the same respect. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:50:10 -0800 2012-11-27T10:19:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8441201155 49.177102 -107.556838 49.177102 -107.556838 2344925 1211_1545 The Last Buffalo <p>A bull Bison walked up to my car. It's always a thrill to see one this close, but the thought occurred that &quot;nature&quot; has no interest in the individual. Only species survival matters, and different species have evolved various strategies for survival. The North American Bison, however, has been so decimated as a species that today the individual does matter. So we must look at every buffalo as if it were the last one walking. Stand in awe. Perhaps it is time to treat every animal, every bird, every reptile, and every amphibian with the same respect. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man winter wild canada cold male beard mammal buffalo snowy wildlife horns frosty icon bull prairie saskatchewan bison bisonbison grasslandsnationalpark flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8272449150/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8272449150/" title="1210_1804 Black-tailed Prairie Dog"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8346/8272449150_ffdde93028_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1210_1804 Black-tailed Prairie Dog" /></a></p> <p>Today, three shots from October that have been in line for uploading. This Black-tailed Prairie Dog is gathering dried grass and bringing mouthfuls below ground. I don't know whether this is for emergency winter food or nesting material, or both. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:46:02 -0800 2012-10-21T11:06:13-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8272449150 49.201448 -107.563362 49.201448 -107.563362 2344925 1210_1804 Black-tailed Prairie Dog <p>Today, three shots from October that have been in line for uploading. This Black-tailed Prairie Dog is gathering dried grass and bringing mouthfuls below ground. I don't know whether this is for emergency winter food or nesting material, or both. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada animal mammal rodent wildlife den prairie saskatchewan dogtown mouthful harvesting cynomysludovicianus burrow blacktailedprairiedog explored grasslandsnationalpark flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8577572011/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8577572011/" title="1303_1937 Green Shore Crab"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8577572011_196d996a86_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="1303_1937 Green Shore Crab" /></a></p> <p>Caught in the open, this little crab scuttled sideways and then backwards against a beach cobblestone. I had the macro lens on with teleconverter, and the tripod allowed me to stop down to f32 for maximum depth of field. Miracle Beach Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, BC.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:50:25 -0700 2013-03-18T14:06:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8577572011 49.85193 -125.094387 49.85193 -125.094387 9731 1303_1937 Green Shore Crab <p>Caught in the open, this little crab scuttled sideways and then backwards against a beach cobblestone. I had the macro lens on with teleconverter, and the tripod allowed me to stop down to f32 for maximum depth of field. Miracle Beach Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, BC.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada macro nature bc britishcolumbia vancouverisland lowtide intertidal hiding invertebrate miraclebeachprovincialpark greenshorecrab flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8459404188/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8459404188/" title="1302_0373 Plains Bison"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8459404188_33a8d65b7f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="1302_0373 Plains Bison" /></a></p> <p>Yesterday there was hoarfrost and I got out early to the park. First wildlife I located were these bull Bison, frost-coated, uphill from my position. I was trying to find a shooting lane between the clumps of frosted grass. About two seconds after I shot this frame, they had enough of me and moved away, first at a determined walk, but then breaking into a gallop... and gone. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:56:51 -0800 2013-02-08T09:44:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8459404188 49.211654 -107.56422 49.211654 -107.56422 2344925 1302_0373 Plains Bison <p>Yesterday there was hoarfrost and I got out early to the park. First wildlife I located were these bull Bison, frost-coated, uphill from my position. I was trying to find a shooting lane between the clumps of frosted grass. About two seconds after I shot this frame, they had enough of me and moved away, first at a determined walk, but then breaking into a gallop... and gone. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man winter wild two snow canada cold male beard mammal buffalo snowy hoarfrost wildlife horns bull prairie saskatchewan bison ungulate hump bisonbison specanimal grasslandsnationalpark flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8280444683/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8280444683/" title="1212_0744 Bison"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8280444683_6c5db2ea91_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="1212_0744 Bison" /></a></p> <p>There was no place for me to run, no place to hide, so I made sure these Bison knew I was there. No point in startling them. They allowed me to shoot at relatively close range. I didn't linger long (lest they grow too curious). I thanked them, and went on my way. I bring an attitude of respect to every wildlife encounter; seems to work. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:20:22 -0800 2012-12-14T10:08:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8280444683 49.202499 -107.658205 49.202499 -107.658205 2344925 1212_0744 Bison <p>There was no place for me to run, no place to hide, so I made sure these Bison knew I was there. No point in startling them. They allowed me to shoot at relatively close range. I didn't linger long (lest they grow too curious). I thanked them, and went on my way. I bring an attitude of respect to every wildlife encounter; seems to work. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man winter wild snow canada cold buffalo frost hoarfrost bulls males prairie saskatchewan bison tabletop tatonka bisonbison explored grasslandsnationalpark plainsbison flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8278130686/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8278130686/" title="1212_0740 Bison"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8278130686_c5c786aecc_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="1212_0740 Bison" /></a></p> <p>The other morning I hiked up to a long, flat piece of upland prairie known alternatively as &quot;the Table&quot; or &quot;Tabletop&quot;. Rather nondescript itself, it offers wonderful views in all directions. To my surprise, the wildlife were putting on a show. At least a dozen mule deer watched me ascend, first on an easy trail, then along a sidehill and up a draw. At the top, this was my first sight! I haven't seen Bison in this location for about six years. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 07:30:04 -0800 2012-12-14T10:07:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8278130686 49.20184 -107.659363 49.20184 -107.659363 2344925 1212_0740 Bison <p>The other morning I hiked up to a long, flat piece of upland prairie known alternatively as &quot;the Table&quot; or &quot;Tabletop&quot;. Rather nondescript itself, it offers wonderful views in all directions. To my surprise, the wildlife were putting on a show. At least a dozen mule deer watched me ascend, first on an easy trail, then along a sidehill and up a draw. At the top, this was my first sight! I haven't seen Bison in this location for about six years. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man winter wild white canada cold male animal spectacular mammal buffalo frost hoarfrost wildlife frosty bull prairie saskatchewan bison ungulate iconic tatonka oldwest bisonbison grasslandsnationalpark tablebutte flickrsbestcreatures thetabletop http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8250171256/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8250171256/" title="1211_1216 Bison"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8250171256_ac56706911_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1211_1216 Bison" /></a></p> <p>Going back to a Bison encounter I had in late November... you have to be alert, hiking Grasslands... this big guy had no idea I was coming up the hill, nor did I expect to see him suddenly looming there above me. I planted the tripod and got off a couple of shots, and then he made a big detour around me. (Next shot: the view from the top!) Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:43:59 -0800 2012-11-25T11:37:35-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8250171256 49.12523 -107.481994 49.12523 -107.481994 2344925 1211_1216 Bison <p>Going back to a Bison encounter I had in late November... you have to be alert, hiking Grasslands... this big guy had no idea I was coming up the hill, nor did I expect to see him suddenly looming there above me. I planted the tripod and got off a couple of shots, and then he made a big detour around me. (Next shot: the view from the top!) Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man winter wild snow canada male grass animal mammal buffalo wildlife horns icon bull beast shaggy prairie saskatchewan bison iconic tatonka bisonbison grasslandsnationalpark flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8188939854/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8188939854/" title="1110_1069 Badger"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8188939854_1303ebd934_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1110_1069 Badger" /></a></p> <p>Today's shots of a North American Badger were made one year ago, when I got lucky and was able to photograph one at close range on two occasions. It was diligently excavating prairie dog burrows - trying for a different sort of luck. I didn't see any kills, but these probably happened underground. Here, Badger has become curious about me and is waddling over to take a closer look. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:08:11 -0800 2011-10-28T11:11:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8188939854 49.202906 -107.560958 49.202906 -107.560958 2344925 1110_1069 Badger <p>Today's shots of a North American Badger were made one year ago, when I got lucky and was able to photograph one at close range on two occasions. It was diligently excavating prairie dog burrows - trying for a different sort of luck. I didn't see any kills, but these probably happened underground. Here, Badger has become curious about me and is waddling over to take a closer look. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada animal mammal wildlife badger prairie saskatchewan predator dogtown prairiedogtown grasslandsnationalpark taxideataxus flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8169641824/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8169641824/" title="1210_0199 Bison dominance display"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/8169641824_54d7df4024_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1210_0199 Bison dominance display" /></a></p> <p>Two bull Bison face off on the prairie. Their &quot;fight&quot; consisted of some head butting and a lot of pushing. The larger bison on the left easily proved dominant, and I think that was the whole point: testing to establish or affirm status in the herd hierarchy. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:54:04 -0800 2012-10-07T10:01:28-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8169641824 49.191801 -107.563362 49.191801 -107.563362 2344925 1210_0199 Bison dominance display <p>Two bull Bison face off on the prairie. Their &quot;fight&quot; consisted of some head butting and a lot of pushing. The larger bison on the left easily proved dominant, and I think that was the whole point: testing to establish or affirm status in the herd hierarchy. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada male animal mammal fight buffalo play wildlife bull beast shaggy prairie saskatchewan bison ungulate dominance bisonbison grasslandsnationalpark flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8147854998/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8147854998/" title="1210_1736 Great Horned Owl"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8185/8147854998_8b850b3fcd_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1210_1736 Great Horned Owl" /></a></p> <p>This sleepy Great Horned Owl allowed me to walk right up to it - well, at least to approach for a full frame telephoto shot - while it tried to doze among tree branches. When I left it was still there. These owls nest both in trees and abandoned sheds in our area, and are a not uncommon sight right in town. Edge of Val Marie, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:05:03 -0700 2012-10-21T09:32:16-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8147854998 49.248548 -107.731611 49.248548 -107.731611 2851 1210_1736 Great Horned Owl <p>This sleepy Great Horned Owl allowed me to walk right up to it - well, at least to approach for a full frame telephoto shot - while it tried to doze among tree branches. When I left it was still there. These owls nest both in trees and abandoned sheds in our area, and are a not uncommon sight right in town. Edge of Val Marie, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada tree bird wildlife branches sleepy raptor prairie saskatchewan roosting greathornedowl roost bubovirginianus valmarie flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8126886587/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8126886587/" title="1210_0822 Prairie Rattlesnake"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8183/8126886587_4b2036b76d_m.jpg" width="240" height="127" alt="1210_0822 Prairie Rattlesnake" /></a></p> <p>One afternoon recently a Prairie Rattlesnake showed up on Centre Street, in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, between the village square and the Palais Royale Theatre. The throng of admirers quickly grew from two to a dozen, including out of town visitors snapping shots with their cell phones. Dialogue ensued. One person who offered to lop its head off was reminded that these are endangered in Saskatchewan and the fine is $10,000. She redeemed herself by producing a bucket and a pitchfork, and with some help from my extended tripod legs the critter was safely transferred to a holding receptacle. Shortly thereafter, staff from nearby Grasslands National Park arrived to relocate the snake out in its natural habitat. A job well done by all, and the most excitement of the entire weekend!<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:22:21 -0700 2012-10-13T15:52:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8126886587 49.244528 -107.730045 49.244528 -107.730045 2851 1210_0822 Prairie Rattlesnake <p>One afternoon recently a Prairie Rattlesnake showed up on Centre Street, in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, between the village square and the Palais Royale Theatre. The throng of admirers quickly grew from two to a dozen, including out of town visitors snapping shots with their cell phones. Dialogue ensued. One person who offered to lop its head off was reminded that these are endangered in Saskatchewan and the fine is $10,000. She redeemed herself by producing a bucket and a pitchfork, and with some help from my extended tripod legs the critter was safely transferred to a holding receptacle. Shortly thereafter, staff from nearby Grasslands National Park arrived to relocate the snake out in its natural habitat. A job well done by all, and the most excitement of the entire weekend!<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man street wild canada animal tongue danger town village reptile snake wildlife prairie saskatchewan crotalusviridis venomous coiled rattler prairierattlesnake valmarie flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8077359289/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8077359289/" title="1209_2055 Red Squirrel"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8077359289_65be0f3c48_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="1209_2055 Red Squirrel" /></a></p> <p>Squirrels like mushrooms. This Red Squirrel has climbed with his prize up to a tree branch at the edge of my campsite in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Exposure was difficult here because I couldn't get accurate meter readings with my subject in full light and a very dark background... so I took a guess and more or less hit it. Another image from campground &quot;downtime&quot; between outings...<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:22:26 -0700 2012-09-24T10:25:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8077359289 52.851406 -118.081655 52.851406 -118.081655 8459 1209_2055 Red Squirrel <p>Squirrels like mushrooms. This Red Squirrel has climbed with his prize up to a tree branch at the edge of my campsite in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Exposure was difficult here because I couldn't get accurate meter readings with my subject in full light and a very dark background... so I took a guess and more or less hit it. Another image from campground &quot;downtime&quot; between outings...<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved</p> wild prairie man wild canada tree nature mushroom animal mammal rodent wildlife alberta fungus campground jaspernationalpark redsquirrel tamiasciurushudsonicus explored flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8059545774/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8059545774/" title="1209_2028 Coyote"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/8059545774_de4bbcecec_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1209_2028 Coyote" /></a></p> <p>Coyote seems mildly interested in the sound of my shutter. Jasper National Park, Alberta.<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:48:53 -0700 2012-09-24T09:04:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8059545774 52.921478 -118.02947 52.921478 -118.02947 8459 1209_2028 Coyote <p>Coyote seems mildly interested in the sound of my shutter. Jasper National Park, Alberta.<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> wild prairie man coyote wild canada nature grass animal mammal wildlife alberta rockymountains predator jaspernationalpark canadianrockies canislatrans specanimal specanimalphotooftheday malignelakeroad flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8047516882/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8047516882/" title="1209_1363 Bugling bull Elk"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/8047516882_552c529918_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1209_1363 Bugling bull Elk" /></a></p> <p>More crazy Elk rutting behaviour from Jasper. This time I was farther back, shooting with a longer lens, with trees to hide behind if necessary. Jasper National Park, Alberta.<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:02:03 -0700 2012-09-21T17:27:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8047516882 52.850707 -118.081355 52.850707 -118.081355 8459 1209_1363 Bugling bull Elk <p>More crazy Elk rutting behaviour from Jasper. This time I was farther back, shooting with a longer lens, with trees to hide behind if necessary. Jasper National Park, Alberta.<br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> wild prairie man wild mountain canada male animal mammal dangerous bull antlers alberta rockymountains elk ungulate wapiti jaspernationalpark rut canadianrockies rutting bugling specanimal cervuscanadensis flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8035974954/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8035974954/" title="1209_1177 Bugling bull Elk"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8035974954_9c103787be_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1209_1177 Bugling bull Elk" /></a></p> <p>This was a scary moment. Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, has some BIG elk, and one herd inhabits the Whistler's campground. I hear they moved in decades ago to get away from wolves. They can also be found along the highway margins and gravel flats of the Athabasca River, and I prefer to shoot these locations. Still, the campground elk are hard to resist.<br /> <br /> So a few of us photographers lined up near some bleachers at a small amphitheatre at one end of a large, open field, and the action drifted uncomfortably close. This 7-point bull had reportedly beaten up a smaller bull the previous day, and he was in his glory. He had about a dozen cows and was frantically trying to keep them all together. I got this shot from the 3rd row of seats, figuring he probably wouldn't come in that far no matter how aggressive he became, but my friend Mary found herself in the front row at this precise moment. She did the right thing: stayed perfectly still. The rest of us held our collective breath. After a moment of assessing us, the big bull moved on.<br /> <br /> This is a full frame image, no cropping. Too close!<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:44:39 -0700 2012-09-20T18:55:12-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8035974954 52.850305 -118.081977 52.850305 -118.081977 8459 1209_1177 Bugling bull Elk <p>This was a scary moment. Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, has some BIG elk, and one herd inhabits the Whistler's campground. I hear they moved in decades ago to get away from wolves. They can also be found along the highway margins and gravel flats of the Athabasca River, and I prefer to shoot these locations. Still, the campground elk are hard to resist.<br /> <br /> So a few of us photographers lined up near some bleachers at a small amphitheatre at one end of a large, open field, and the action drifted uncomfortably close. This 7-point bull had reportedly beaten up a smaller bull the previous day, and he was in his glory. He had about a dozen cows and was frantically trying to keep them all together. I got this shot from the 3rd row of seats, figuring he probably wouldn't come in that far no matter how aggressive he became, but my friend Mary found herself in the front row at this precise moment. She did the right thing: stayed perfectly still. The rest of us held our collective breath. After a moment of assessing us, the big bull moved on.<br /> <br /> This is a full frame image, no cropping. Too close!<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> wild prairie man wild canada male animal mammal crazy wildlife bull deer antlers alberta rockymountains elk campground ungulate wapiti jaspernationalpark rut canadianrockies matingseason whistlers bugling cervuscanadensis flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8033521998/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/8033521998/" title="1209_0713 Mountain Goat"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/8033521998_3f199ac77a_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1209_0713 Mountain Goat" /></a></p> <p>Not a true goat, the Mountain Goat belongs to the goat-antelope family and is related to the Chamois of Europe and Asia Minor. This one is hanging out near the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, Alberta. But what's with the tongue?<br /> <br /> I am here by the will of the Great Spirit, and by his will I am a chief. My heart is red and sweet, and I know it is sweet, because whatever passes near me puts out its tongue to me; and yet you men have come here to talk with us, and you say you do not know who I am. - Sitting Bull<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:05:42 -0700 2012-09-18T17:53:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8033521998 52.257966 -117.272529 52.257966 -117.272529 2344915 1209_0713 Mountain Goat <p>Not a true goat, the Mountain Goat belongs to the goat-antelope family and is related to the Chamois of Europe and Asia Minor. This one is hanging out near the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, Alberta. But what's with the tongue?<br /> <br /> I am here by the will of the Great Spirit, and by his will I am a chief. My heart is red and sweet, and I know it is sweet, because whatever passes near me puts out its tongue to me; and yet you men have come here to talk with us, and you say you do not know who I am. - Sitting Bull<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> wild prairie man wild white canada nature animal tongue mammal wildlife cliffs alberta rockymountains shaggy wilderness mountaingoat jaspernationalpark nimble canadianrockies agile oreamnosamericanus flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/7976887618/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/7976887618/" title="1209_0333 Muskrat"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7976887618_4cdee1c2a9_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1209_0333 Muskrat" /></a></p> <p>Just a grab shot when I noticed this little muskrat watching me as I hiked back to my car. I prefer to get down at eye level with wildlife subjects, but I'll take this! Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:02:48 -0700 2012-09-09T17:46:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7976887618 51.442238 -105.193405 51.442238 -105.193405 2344925 1209_0333 Muskrat <p>Just a grab shot when I noticed this little muskrat watching me as I hiked back to my car. I prefer to get down at eye level with wildlife subjects, but I'll take this! Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> wild prairie man wild canada nature animal mammal rodent wildlife marsh saskatchewan muskrat wetland nationalwildliferefuge nwr ondatrazibethicus lastmountainlake flickrsbestcreatures http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/7922983544/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pageworld/">wild prairie man</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pageworld/7922983544/" title="1208_1033 Bison"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/7922983544_ce9b8829f8_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="1208_1033 Bison" /></a></p> <p>&quot;You talkin' to me?&quot; No... he was yawning. Bison at a rubbing stone, keeping an eye on both the photographer sitting in his parked car, and a second large bison approaching from the rear. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:31:49 -0700 2012-08-30T18:13:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (wild prairie man) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7922983544 49.201055 -107.561731 49.201055 -107.561731 2344925 1208_1033 Bison <p>&quot;You talkin' to me?&quot; No... he was yawning. Bison at a rubbing stone, keeping an eye on both the photographer sitting in his parked car, and a second large bison approaching from the rear. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan.<br /> <br /> Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without explicit permission. <br /> © James R. Page - all rights reserved.</p> wild prairie man wild canada male animal mammal buffalo wildlife icon bull prairie saskatchewan bison ungulate iconic tatonka grassy bisonbison grasslandsnationalpark flickrsbestcreatures