Yep, it’s that time of year…the fall cold fronts have triggered the snakes to head for hibernacula staging areas, and that sometimes means prairie rattlesnakes that have gone unnoticed all summer have traversed through yards and been at higher risk of encountering people. Not their fault and they’re not interested in staying there, but does mean the people wise enough to ask for help and not try and take risky chances doing obscene acts to the wildlife are calling me a little more frequently. This young male was very fired up but as usual avoidied trying to to bite despite the display, and is now hopefully well away from the houses while still in the territory he’s familiar with.
#crotalus #crotausviridis #prairierattlesnake #rattlesnake #pitviper #snake #venomous #relocation #reptiles #animals #wildlife #respectwildlife #snakesarefriends #nature #backyardwildlife #educational #carltoncarnivores
#respectwildlife
Baby rescue tonight: juvenile prairie rattlesnake, moved away from houses so that hopefully it grows up without encountering people.
A video about this was shared in a neighborhood group to encourage awareness and wise responses…and I was unfortunately immediately reminded why I despise humanity, because the first comment made was about how the person was going to kill them rather than do anything smart like clean up their yard, teach their kids/train their animals so that all future conflicts might be mitigated, or, you know, call the guy that shared the relocation video they commented on…and upon being told how disrespectful that response was and how killing a snake does nothing more than justify it defending itself with its only weapon and show cowardice in violence, I was the one labeled a loose cannon rather than the guy who actually commented about committing an action resulting in harm.
Snakes are a window to who people really are, whether they love or fear them. Because fear can still coexist with responsible behaviors and respect of life, but harming a snake cannot.
#crotalus #crotausviridis #rattlesnake #snake #reptiles #animals #wildlife #nature #respectwildlife #educational #venting #carltoncarnivores
A video about this was shared in a neighborhood group to encourage awareness and wise responses…and I was unfortunately immediately reminded why I despise humanity, because the first comment made was about how the person was going to kill them rather than do anything smart like clean up their yard, teach their kids/train their animals so that all future conflicts might be mitigated, or, you know, call the guy that shared the relocation video they commented on…and upon being told how disrespectful that response was and how killing a snake does nothing more than justify it defending itself with its only weapon and show cowardice in violence, I was the one labeled a loose cannon rather than the guy who actually commented about committing an action resulting in harm.
Snakes are a window to who people really are, whether they love or fear them. Because fear can still coexist with responsible behaviors and respect of life, but harming a snake cannot.
#crotalus #crotausviridis #rattlesnake #snake #reptiles #animals #wildlife #nature #respectwildlife #educational #venting #carltoncarnivores
- You are not supposed to smoke that!
Having a Monty Python moment at Rakiura
The strict stare og 2,6-meter wingspan of the white-capped albatross certainly reminds us of the great John Cleese and the Monty Python classic.
This Aotearoa albatross is a regular of the southern New Zealand islands. Rakiura / Stewart Island itself has observed visits from 11 variants of this bird species with the giant wingspan. Probably because Rakiura is surrounded by large undisturbed ocean with great fishing, and the island has large areas with hills and cliffs and not too many humans.
Probably for the best. Observing, or being observed, by albatrosses several times both at South Island and Rakiura, this bird is obviously very curious. And they should be separated from too much human interference and disturbance.
But then you walk and suddenly feel watched…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-capped_albatross
#albatross #looking #stern #montypython #hollywoodbowl #rakiura #Aotearoa #stewartisland #stewart #islandlife #newzealand #kiwi #visitnewzealand #respectwildlife #bird #NikonD800 #D800 #Nikon #Nikkor #300mm #f4 #VR #PF #seabird #birdlife #HalfMoonBay #Bay #New #Zealand #2016CE #albatross #bird #birdlife #bluesky #f4 #Half-Moon #johncleese #pacific #respectwildlife #roadtrip #sea #seabird #stern #TeWaipounamu #SouthIsland #visitnewzealand
Having a Monty Python moment at Rakiura
The strict stare og 2,6-meter wingspan of the white-capped albatross certainly reminds us of the great John Cleese and the Monty Python classic.
This Aotearoa albatross is a regular of the southern New Zealand islands. Rakiura / Stewart Island itself has observed visits from 11 variants of this bird species with the giant wingspan. Probably because Rakiura is surrounded by large undisturbed ocean with great fishing, and the island has large areas with hills and cliffs and not too many humans.
Probably for the best. Observing, or being observed, by albatrosses several times both at South Island and Rakiura, this bird is obviously very curious. And they should be separated from too much human interference and disturbance.
But then you walk and suddenly feel watched…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-capped_albatross
#albatross #looking #stern #montypython #hollywoodbowl #rakiura #Aotearoa #stewartisland #stewart #islandlife #newzealand #kiwi #visitnewzealand #respectwildlife #bird #NikonD800 #D800 #Nikon #Nikkor #300mm #f4 #VR #PF #seabird #birdlife #HalfMoonBay #Bay #New #Zealand #2016CE #albatross #bird #birdlife #bluesky #f4 #Half-Moon #johncleese #pacific #respectwildlife #roadtrip #sea #seabird #stern #TeWaipounamu #SouthIsland #visitnewzealand
A Canada goose looking over its goslings. Photo taken this week on the coast of Vancouver Island from a very safe distance and with a telephoto lens. Always keep a respectful and safe distance from wildlife, particularly when they are with their young.
#RespectWildlife #WildlifePhotography #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #birds #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #VancouverIslandWildlife
An important reminder not just for the Bay of Fundy but anywhere else in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-vU8dpsko
#sicilia #sicily #isolafelice #happyisland #italy
#schiusa #tartarughine #CarettaCaretta #litoraleRagusano #acqua #spiaggiadiCasuzze #tartarughe #marineconservation #turtlerescue #savetheturtles #protezionetartarughe #natura #biodiversità #sostenibilità #rispetto #SeaTurtlesMatter #RespectWildlife #SicilyWildlife #TartarugheMarine
Schiusa di tartarughine a Casuzze, che spettacolo nel litorale del Ragusano VIDEO - Quotidiano di Ragusa https://www.quotidianodiragusa.it/2024/07/27/video/schiusa-di-tartarughine-a-casuzze-che-spettacolo-nel-litorale-del-ragusano-video/
#CentralSaanich police are warning the public after a large #cougar was reported in the municipality this week.
The cougar was seen in the 7300 block of the Pat Bay Highway, near Mount Newton Cross Road, at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/central-saanich-issues-warning-about-cougar-9172340
#wildlife #VancouverIsland #WeAreOnTheirLands #RespectWildlife #KeepYourDistance #YYJ #Saanich
Humans really need to learn how to live in the exact same environment that everything else does. Thinking that removing the problem will work is egocentric, ignorant, and destructive of said ecosystems. In ecology, wildlife is literally about habitats. The human equivalent? As in real estate: location, location, location. #RespectWildlife
They wanted to kill me': Swimmer says otters bit him 12 times in California lake - NBC News
They wanted to kill me': Swimmer says otters bit him 12 times in California lake - NBC News https://apple.news/AkbAQzoLJTBa6MoOpldUdPg
My crow friends 😀
Mama, Papa & Jr.
I watched the parents grooming each other. I sat very still. Jr was curious about me & hopped closer. Very cute young #corvid ❤
Ravens are my fave but I love all corvids.
#nature #wildlife #CorvidFamily #ornithology #Wsanec #Saanich #BlackBirds #IntelligentBirds #FamilyLoyalty #birdwatching #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #crows #RespectNature #RespectWildlife
Bunch of adult harbour #seals & pups, enjoying some #pinnipeds pals & family time in #SookeBasin ❤
Pinnipeds. OG sea plankers.
#wildlife #HarborSeals #MarineMammals #SeaMammals #Westcoast #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #Sooke #ChillingOut #PNW #PacificNorthwest #SalishSea #Cascadia #BritishColumbia #Canada #MarineLife #OceanAnimals #SeaAnimals #Planking #ProtectTheWild #WildFirst #RespectWildlife #GiveWildlifeSafeDistance #DontScareWildlife
Conquer the Waters with Confidence, Deal with Gators SMARTLY!
#KayakingWithPrecautions #RespectWildlife #StaySafeOnTheWater
https://paddlewiggle.com/how-to-keep-alligators-away-while-kayaking/
Here's the #CanadianGeese #family on lake outing. So cute.
Only had my phone camera with me.
#W̱MÍYEŦEN #Wsanec #Lekwungen #Nature #Sanctuary #Millstream #Watershed #GowllandRange #conservation #vanisle #PNW #VictoriaBC #yyj #greenbelt #VancouverIsland #CoastSalish #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #ProtectedProperty #ConserveNature #biodiversity #NatureImmersion #wildlife #geese #Spring #RespectWildlife #KeepYourDistance #Coexistence #ProtectNature #BritishColumbia #Canada
Peekaboo!
Yellow warbler, Dendroica petechia, distracting me away from its nest. When I realized what was going on, I left immediatly. #RespectWildlife
#BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #Birds #Wildlife #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife
This image is not of the greatest quality for 2 reasons:
One I cannot control: harsh light.
One I can control: respecting wildlife.
This is not about me ‘’getting the shot’’ but keeping my distance from a river otter that needs to eat in order to survive. Getting closer would have stressed the otter that would have probably fled, leaving behind this nutritious food. #RespectWildlife
(Image taken with a telephoto lens and cropped.)
#Ethics #WildlifePhotography #RiverOtter
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