Join myself and Connor Stefanison in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, for an exciting five days of nature photography! A gorgeous and spacious lakefront cabin will serve as our home base from which we’ll depart each morning in our low, stable boats, to explore the beautiful lake and its amazing assortment of birds. One of many highlight species is of course the regal Common Loon. Numerous pairs return to the lake each spring and summer to raise chicks, many of which we’ve spent season after season with — establishing a unique trust. We'll photograph these gorgeous birds as they shuttle aquatic insects and small fish to their growing young, who will often ride atop their parents' backs. Additionally, we'll spend time with the lake's multiple pairs of Red-ecked Grebes, Bonaparte's gulls, and a myriad of other wildlife. The action isn't limited to our time in the boats — after all, it isn’t just the loons that have lead this to be widely regarded as one of North America’s preeminent wildlife photography workshops, and undoubtedly the most diverse. Many photographers have taken this trip three or four times, coming away with entirely unique images from each visit. World-class opportunities with nesting Great Grey Owls have also become a staple of this workshop. Experiencing special moments with these birds and their young, far off the beaten path, is a lifetime wildlife experience in and of itself. Donning chest waders and submerging into a pond might seem like an odd way to spend part of your vacation (it is), but as Eared Grebes and displaying Ruddy Ducks surround you, the photos will speak for themselves. Close encounters with Sora, American avocet, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Horned Grebe, Blue-winged Teal, and several other species of waterfowl, will round out an amazing portfolio of marsh birds. For those joining us during the first half of June, tucking into blinds in the predawn light, as the arrival of dozens of Sharp-tailed Grouse marks the start of a new day, will be yet another wildlife experience worthy of its own dedicated trip. The sounds, let alone the elaborate dancing displays, will stick with you indefinitely. Time will be dedicated to photographing even more pre-scouted sites for cavity nesting species such as Black-backed, American Three-toed, Hairy, and Downy Woodpeckers, Northern Flicker, Red-naped Sapsucker, and Mountain Bluebirds. Red foxes of the unique cross colour morph are numerous in the area. Den sites have provided excellent photography opportunities throughout the last several years. At the height of spring, there’s simply not enough time to photograph all of the songbirds that occupy these vast temperate forests, but we’ll enjoy encounters with a variety of warblers, vireos, and the beautiful Western Tanager. In addition to the reliable subjects and high levels of instruction for which this trip has become well-reputed, each year brings new opportunities. One year we might watch Northern Pygmy-Owls fledge from their nest, Mountain Bluebirds shuttling enormous dragonflies to their young, or have a Moose swim past the boats. The potential for amazing discoveries is what makes this location and time of year so special, and keeps things so engaging for both guests and guides alike. Should the weather throw us a curveball, or we’re simply in need of some time to recharge, our beautiful lakeside accommodation will be the perfect place to rest, review images, and enjoy the scenery.


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