Aaron

Daydreaming by a trail has advantages. I was visited by this beautiful robin who was curious to know why I had stopped by in his neighbourhood. Robins are fascinating little song birds, not only can they hunt their insect meals by sight but they are apparently able to hunt by sound too. They have been known to listen for worms moving under the ground before digging them up for dinner. Despite being such brilliant vocalists they clearly demonstrate the art of listening.

The grizzly bears scientific name “Ursus arctos horribilis” literally translates into “horrible northern bear” even then name “grizzly” resembles “grisly” which means horrifying.
However these bears are majestic creatures if given due respect. They have existed and evolved to perfection for millions of years and they don’t need us to label and judge them. This handsome guy is probably snoring away through winter right now, totally oblivious to all the attention he is getting. He should wake up to better 2019 for all wildlife.

What better way to celebrate Christmas than be out in the woods looking for wildlife?.
Too bad despite brilliant lens and powerful binoculars, I always get spotted first. Nature had spectacular senses and my respect for nature just grows. The camouflage of these white-tailed deer too is something admirable. Evolution has given them a near perfect advantage in this environment.

Winter solstice, is a magical time, it celebrates the longest hours of darkness and the rebirth of the sun and holds mystical powerful energies for renewal and rebirth. It’s almost ironic that just when I gave up any hope of seeing any wildlife, at the last instance of daylight, a hint of movement on a parallel cliff, 300 feet above the lake, rekindled my dying spirit and I saw a fleeting image of this gorgeous deer.
Unfortunately, a favourite of hunters, the shy white-tailed deer is sensitive to seasons. With winter practically around the corner, the deer’s struggle to survive due to competition and lack of food. They leave their fawns unattended for hours so if you come across fawns in the woods you should not touch them. Just adore them from a distance.