Loons of British Columbia
From the first time I heard the call of loons on a nature program on TV, I was captivated! The calls of the loons seem a bit forlorn, mysterious, and a somewhat haunting. I wanted to see, hear, and photograph them in person. Unfortunately for me, we do not have many loons in Northern California. So, that desire was put on my bucket list and I waited for the right moment. That moment came this spring and I seized it!
Loon Photography Workshop
I joined a photography workshop with amazing Connor Stefanison and Jess Findlay in British Columbia. Connor and Jess are intense birders and natives of the area, so they have a keen talent for locating loons and other birds. Their skills for birding and photographing birds are amazing! In my mind, loons are a photographer’s dream subject offering endless opportunities for observing and photographing their behaviors. The workshop with Connor and Jess lived up to this dream.
The timing of the workshop was simply perfect because it was time for the chicks to hatch. Although some loons were still sitting on their eggs, some eggs had hatched enabling us to photograph the sweet little chicks as well as the beautiful black and white adults with their piercing red eyes. They are most active during the early morning and late evenings which left mid-day for photographing other birds in the forests.
The Joy of Photographing Loons
Photographing loons was such a joy for me. I came home with over 4,000 images of these and other beautiful birds. I learned a lot about birds and photography during this workshop, and I hope to join Jess and Connor again for another rewarding adventure!
Here are a few photographs from my trip with many more to come! Get ready to see lots of loons!
Loons are renowned for their striking appearance and mysterious nature. With their sleek black and white plumage, fiery red eyes, and distinctive calls, they have captured my heart as well as many other nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Loons provide a captivating subject for photography, whether in flight, on water, or in their natural habitat.
I hope someday that you, too, have the opportunity to observe and photograph these intriguing creatures.
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When I began learning photography, birds were not on my radar as subjects. People, nature, landscapes, still life, and general things of interest to me were my subjects. In fact, I’ve never really cared for birds. It might be because I was attacked by a rooster once upon a time.