Spent the latter part of March and most of April in central and north eastern Alberta. Wildlife photography opportunities were minimal as many migratory bird species had not shown up yet. Weather around Edmonton was very unsettled; sunny and warm with light snow cover to well below zero and heavy snowfall. Central regions (Cochrane/Calgary) also changed from day to day, with intermittent periods o  extremely high winds and snowfall. Photography opportunities included Trumpeter Swans, Red-necked Grebe, Coyote and white-tailed Deer.  

Plans for 2014 include traveling to Churchill, Manitoba next October to photograph Polar Bears. To that end I have recently contacted a guide and booked a 2-3 days on the tundra for this adventure. Travel plans include taking the VIA train from Winnipeg to Churchill (a 48 hour transit) and then flying back to Victoria. I'ed be interested in hearing from anyone who has photographed polar bears in Churchill recently. 

Spent 3 days last month (October) at the Adams River photographing the annual Sockeye salmon run. This year is the pre-dominant year so the returning numbers were low compared to those expected next year. Managed to get some images however the primary purpose for the trip was to do some reconnaissance in preparation for next years dominant run. A million fish are expected to make the 72 hour transit from the coast, and the river apparently turns red with spawning salmon. Really looking forward to this adventure. 

This January/February will definitely have me traveling to Boundary Bay on the lower mainland to photograph Snowy Owls, Bald Eagles and possibly other raptors. The area lies just outside of Vancouver and has been set aside as a bird sanctuary, because it lies within the Pacific Migratory Fly-way. Snowy Owls began showing up in the area several years ago, and it's believed they are expanding their range as a function of lower prey population on the arctic tundra. This is further evidenced by some individuals arriving severally emaciated. Look forward to sharing my this experience and photos with you.