Catherine Babault

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Professional nature and wildlife photographer on #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia Published in magazines and author of three photo books. Photo tours and workshops year-round in groups or private, to amateur and pro photographers, in English and French. Details on my website.

#photography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #PhotoTours #VancouverIslandWildlife

Website: https://www.catherinebabault.com
Photo Tours & Workshops: https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinebabault
Joined Mastodon: Nov. 2022

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2026-07-03 00:02:09 UTC

Tuesday morning I went to check the 'cougar area'. I was walking slowly and quietly on a dirt trail, stopping every few metres, listening, watching, when I saw two identical birds bathing in the dirt. I couldn't identify them but they were shaped like Northern Flickers. It turns out that there are female Red-shafted Northern Flickers (photo on the left). I assumed male & female looked the same. Photo on the right: male for reference.
#photography #birds #VancouverIsland #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-06-28 20:04:30 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-06-25 23:49:18 UTC

Here's a Sea otter mum with her adorable pup to cheer you up. 🦦
Photo taken during a private tour in May.
#photography #SeaOtters #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-06-23 18:25:10 UTC

Lunch time!
#photography #birds #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-06-21 14:20:22 UTC

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I have seen them on the coast of Vancouver Island too.

2026-06-16 22:40:07 UTC

There are only cute birds on Vancouver Island. I photographed this young Great Horned Owl early this morning. It left a pellet with tiny bones on the trail. Not sure if its parents are still feeding it or if it is already hunting by itself. It was with a sibling.
#photography #owl #birds #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-06-12 00:41:51 UTC

Yellow warbler wants to know what you're up to.
#photography #birds #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-06-07 03:29:50 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography
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2026-06-03 00:09:15 UTC

Fact: Fox sparrows can walk on water.
#photography #wildlife #birds #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-05-26 02:24:27 UTC

If you are in Campbell River, watch for a 'lost' Vancouver Island marmot. They are an endangered species and this little one needs to be relocated to its natural habitat in the alpine.
Endangered Vancouver Island marmot missing near Campbell River: https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vancouver-island/article/endangered-vancouver-island-marmot-missing-near-campbell-river/
If you see it, do not approach. Report it immediately to https://marmots.org/observer-program/
Please boost!
#CampbellRiver #VancouverIsland #VancouverIslandMarmot

2026-05-25 02:47:16 UTC

Time to pretend that I am a seal asleep on a soft bed of kelp to the sound of small waves and with the scent of the sea and a cedar forest. Goodnight!
C'est le moment de prétendre que je suis un phoque endormi sur un lit doux de varech, au son de vaguelettes et avec l'odeur de la mer et d'une forêt de cèdres. Bonne nuit !
#photography #photographie #wildlife #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Quatsino
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2026-05-24 14:25:28 UTC

Study reveals salmon diet changes across Salish Sea: https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2026-05-22/study-reveals-salmon-diet-changes-across-salish-sea
#salmon #SalishSea #science #fishing

2026-05-23 15:51:50 UTC

My favourite time of the day to photograph wildlife is early in the morning because most people and dog owners are still at home and the light is good. I also prefer less crowded areas.
Early one Sunday morning in winter, I was walking on a path near an estuary in Oyster River when I came across a sleepy Great blue heron. That was about 10 years ago and it is still one of my favourite photos.
#photography #nature #wildlife #birds #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #VancouverIsland
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2026-05-21 23:32:25 UTC

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I can organize a bird photo tour for you and your group. Vancouver Island is on the migratory path of birds so there are always birds to photograph here. You can contact me via the Contact form on my website. 😊

2026-05-21 23:21:28 UTC

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It was great, we had so much fun! Great weather too.

2026-05-21 23:17:07 UTC

Just ended a three-day private photo tour for a couple of French photographers passionate about birds. They are leaving Vancouver Island with 5,000 photos of many bird species, including many photos of branches as birds tend to fly away when you point a telephoto lens in their direction. 🤣
Very nice couple, now on their way to Vancouver.
Time to eat and rest.

2026-05-17 21:23:43 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography #ICM
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2026-05-04 14:51:36 UTC

Let's start the week on a bright note! This is a female Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus), photo taken a few years ago.
#photography #birds #wildlife #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-05-04 00:35:24 UTC

Had a fantastic private photo tour today with a lovely couple from the Okanagan!
Up since 2:30 am when a certain Robin decided to sing its little heart out for a couple of hours until the sun rose.
Time to eat and rest.

2026-04-28 23:58:22 UTC

This is where the Harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) hang out during mating season. The males have the flamboyant plumage, of course! 😉
#photography #birds #wildlife #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2026-04-20 00:23:29 UTC

I have my cormorants in a row. Everything is under control. Or is it?
#photography #wildlife #nature #birds #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #VancouverIsland
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2026-04-12 15:42:02 UTC

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Have a wonderful time, Tim!

2026-03-31 02:22:29 UTC

Vancouver Island marmots will soon come out of hibernation. Some colonies are located on ski hills so they close the ski resort for a few weeks in April.
This marmot is endemic to Vancouver Island. It's an endangered species that is making a remarquable recovery thanks to marmots.org
#photography #wildlife #marmots #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #conservation #EndangeredSpecies
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2026-03-29 15:05:28 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-03-24 20:45:46 UTC

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
#photographie #photography #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-03-24 05:00:15 UTC

Just realized that March 23 is #WorldBearDay A bit late to the party but some of you probably know that they are one of my favourite subjects to photograph. I have a page in my portfolio dedicated to black bears: https://www.catherinebabault.com/black-bears-on-vancouver-island and another one for grizzly bears: https://www.catherinebabault.com/grizzly-bears-on-vancouver-island
Here's a photo of a beautiful black bear during the salmon run on Vancouver Island.
#photography #VancouverIslandWildlife #bears #wildlife
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2026-03-22 20:10:36 UTC

A Bald eagle looking for herring as they spawn in eelgrass near the shore.
#photography #wildlife #nature #WildlifePhotography #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia
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2026-03-22 19:59:32 UTC

Getting a lot of 'new' followers since Friday. If you are noticing the same phenomenon, there is no need to panic: one Canadian server could close without warning so lots of Canadian on Mastodon are transferring their accounts to other servers as a precaution.
Here's how to transfer your Mastodon account: https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server/

2026-03-20 01:24:06 UTC

When California sea lions are not sleeping, eating or farting, they spend the rest of their time barking. For absolutely no reason.
#photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-03-17 23:27:56 UTC

Six of my prints will be on permanent display at the High Commission (Embassy) of Canada in Canberra, Australia. Four Canadian photographers from different parts of the country will have their work on display there to show the diversity of landscapes and wildlife in Canada.
Talking about prints, I have added 17 new prints on my website this afternoon. Take a look: https://www.catherinebabault.com/fine-art-prints
#photography #FineArtPrints #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #Canberra #Australia
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2026-03-13 21:50:55 UTC

To celebrate the end of winter, I'm offering you a 25% discount when you book a private and customized photo tour in April.
This offer is valid until Monday, March 16, 2026 only.
#photography #wildlife #nature #travel #PhotoTour #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #ExploreCanada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-03-13 15:43:33 UTC

Happy Friday to those who celebrate!
#photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife #wildlife
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2026-03-12 17:55:15 UTC

Humourous response from four First Nations on Vancouver Island to a Conservative MP. One of the best ways to respond to ignorance and bigotry.
#Indigenous #LandAcknowledgement #VancouverIsland
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2026-03-11 00:55:31 UTC

Two large Steller sea lions growling at each other during the herring spawn.
California and Steller sea lions do not sound the same. Steller have a much deeper growl, which is a good reminder to keep a safe distance from them.
Photo taken yesterday with my telephoto lens.
#photography #wildlife #nature #SeaLions #HerringSpawn #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2026-03-01 03:07:05 UTC

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Nice to have a look at a creator's space. Looks very inviting and inspiring. Cats are a bonus. Makes me feel like I should do something with mine.

2026-02-26 03:24:02 UTC

Black-tailed deer eating wildflowers because that is what they normally do when they are not in your garden eating your begonias.
#photography #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife #Canada
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2026-02-25 01:48:59 UTC

You know what I like about Mastodon? Guys posting about their cat(s). That's a side of men I never had the privilege to see. Until now.

2026-02-23 20:55:46 UTC

Gulls hover over sea lions hoping to find herring scraps. The colour of the sea is due to a herring spawn. Photo taken last year.
Des mouettes volètent au-dessus de lions de mer en espérant trouver des restants de harengs. La couleur de la mer provient du frai des harengs. Photo prise l'année dernière.
#photography #photographie #HerringSpawn #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-02-22 04:55:44 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography
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2026-02-21 02:36:07 UTC

Fantastic day in the field scouting for my upcoming photo tours during the herring spawn. Stormy weather, waves crashing on the rocky shore, nobody on the trails, lots of good exercise and great photos.
#photography #birds #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-02-16 02:33:50 UTC

They're back and they're loud! Steller sea lions are here to feast on Pacific herring. No spawn reported yet around Vancouver Island but there are massive balls of herring off Salmon Beach, in Barkley sound.
#HerringSpawn #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-02-04 01:30:08 UTC

A Bald eagle photographed today on the coast of Vancouver Island. I looked for 'active' nests but found only old ones. It looks like they are not fixing old ones or building new ones yet. However they were lots of mature eagles and they were vocal. Mating is about to start.
#photography #nature #wildlife #birds #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-01-29 15:50:42 UTC

Mink (Neovison vison) on a mission.
Un vison en mission.
#photography #WildlifePhotography #nature #photographie #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-01-27 00:03:04 UTC

I went scouting for wildlife along the east coast of Vancouver Island today for my upcoming photo tours during the herring spawn.
Steller sea lions are starting to show up, I observed them catching fish near the shore.
Bald eagles are back too, calling each other from tree tops. Soon they'll start to build a nest. Took this photo this morning.
#photography #wildlife #nature #HerringSpawn #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2026-01-25 02:31:20 UTC

My office. No boss. No co-workers. No clock. Casual dress code.
#LivingTheDream #photographer #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2026-01-20 02:34:24 UTC

This is the rainforest on Vancouver Island in winter: soft light, mist, sometimes fog, moss-covered trees and interesting wildlife.
If you're looking to follow an account free of politics and bad stuff, I am here for you. I post about nature, wildlife and photography. Take care of yourself.
#photography #nature #wildlife #rainforest #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife #TimeCleanse
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2026-01-18 04:54:10 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography #photographie
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2026-01-14 23:51:45 UTC

Does anyone on Vancouver Island know who to contact to clean up a shore filled with trash. I picked up what I could but this needs a team and machinery.
There is oyster farm trash, 3 large concrete blocks filled with stirofoam, dozens of spent cartridges, lots of discarded fishing nets, small buoys, hard plastic tubes, plastic tape, cans, etc.
It's on the shore at the end of Wavell Rd, in Fanny Bay.
It's a sensitive habitat for lots of species.
#pollution #FannyBay #VancouverIsland

2026-01-12 02:06:55 UTC

The marmot knows what you did.
La marmotte sait ce que tu as fait.
#VancouverIslandMarmot #photography #photographie #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2026-01-07 02:27:16 UTC

A young Vancouver Island marmot in a patch of pearl everlasting flowers.
There were fewer than 30 Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) in the wild in 2003. Thanks to a conservation breeding program, there are now over 400 marmots.
If you'd like to learn more and support the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation's efforts to save the species from extinction, visit https://marmots.org/
#VancouverIslandMarmot #marmot #wildlife #conservation #VancouverIsland
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2026-01-06 01:08:28 UTC

Moss taking over the rainforest on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This is winter on the island: green.
#mosstodon #nature #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia
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2026-01-03 03:12:51 UTC

I have a question for #deaf people only: if you were to take a photo tour in the field with me, how can I accommodate you? What should I do or not do? Thank you. 🙏

2026-01-01 00:38:41 UTC

Ending the year with a bear photo because bears are cool. May 2026 be your best year!
Je termine l'année avec une photo d'ours car les ours sont cools. Que 2026 soit votre meilleure année !
#wildlife #bears #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-12-23 02:58:29 UTC

The otter day, I was looking for sea wolves and spotted a sea otter instead. Next time, I'll look for sea otters.
#photography #wildlife #nature #SeaOtters #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-12-13 04:32:19 UTC

A small world at our feet.
#FungiFriday #nature #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-12-12 14:22:43 UTC

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Any new technology can be misused unfortunately. I disagree on a total ban though. For example, drones are used in my area, on the coast of Vancouver Island, to track whales entangled in fishing gear so biologists can free them.

2025-12-11 23:26:13 UTC

Who Watches the Watchers?
The recent charging of prominent documentarians in British Columbia court is raising important questions about the ethics of wildlife videography.
https://www.biographic.com/who-watches-the-watchers/
#WildlifePhotography #WildlifeVideography #EthicalPhotography

2025-12-11 15:59:55 UTC

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) eating a crab on the coast of Vancouver Island.
"The Sea Otter has the thickest fur of any living animal, with an incredible 100 000 or more hairs per square centimetre." (Blood 1993).
Une loutre de mer mange un crabe sur la côte de l'île de Vancouver.
#wildlife #photography #photographie #nature #otter #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-12-10 17:45:15 UTC

#BloomScrolling - A swamp gentian (Gentiana douglasiana) photographed this summer on Vancouver Island, BC.
A beautiful flower to cheer up those of us on the West coast of Canada and US affected by the atmospheric river. This plant is common in coastal British Columbia, North to South East Alaska and Washington State.
#flowers #photography #nature #PNW #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-12-07 05:15:35 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography #Yukon #LandscapePhotography #travel
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2025-12-07 02:24:45 UTC

Sea otter on the West coast of Vancouver Island.
Now available in print: https://www.catherinebabault.com/fine-art-prints-nobots/sea-otter-on-vancouver-island
#FediGiftShop #photography #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife #GiftIdeas
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2025-12-06 07:06:48 UTC

One of my favourite subject to photograph. I took this photo during the salmon return on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
#photography #wildlife #bears #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-12-02 02:12:03 UTC

One year ago today, I had the honour to be interviewed by Jennifer Palma on Global News: https://globalnews.ca/video/10896503/palmas-picks-a-look-through-the-lens-at-bc-wildlife/ We talked about my book Wild Vancouver Island. If you'd like to learn more about my photo book, feel free to visit this page on my website: https://www.catherinebabault.com/book/wild-vancouver-island-photo-book
#WildlifePhotography #bookstodon #books #NaturePhotography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia

2025-12-01 02:21:21 UTC

Dunlins waking up after a cold night on Vancouver Island, BC. They were not moving, still sleepy, so I was able to use a long exposure to soften the water.
#birds #wildlife #photography #photographie #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-11-29 02:25:21 UTC

A sea otter (Enhydra lutris) emerges from the sea after looking for crabs and clams in a kelp bed. I was sitting on a rocky outcrop on the edge of the water hoping that it would come closer so I could get a clear shot with my telephoto lens.
#SeaOtters #wildlife #photography #photographie #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-11-28 17:15:48 UTC

This is one of my favourite photos of mushrooms taken in one of my favourite places for photography. That forest never disappoints. There are black bears, beavers, river otters, minks, barred owls, bald eagles, herons, red-tailed hawks, and many other bird species. That's where I go when I need a break. Pack a lunch, water bottle and my camera.
I hope you have the chance to go outside this weekend.
#FungiFriday #nature #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia
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2025-11-26 03:09:36 UTC

This holiday season instead of lining the pockets of billionaires by buying gifts on Amazon "because it's convenient", support small businesses, artisans and artists near you. Many of them are struggling in this challenging economy to keep their doors open. YOU can help.
#BuyLocal #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness

2025-11-15 03:57:52 UTC

Mama Bear and her cub looking for something to eat at low tide.
Maman ourse et son petit à la recherche de nourriture à marée basse.
Mamma orsa e il suo cucciolo alla ricerca di cibo durante la bassa marea.
#wildlife #photography #photographie #fotografia #bears #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-11-14 23:06:28 UTC

It's raining on Vancouver Island. What I like about this part of Canada is that rain does not stop people from going outside.
I took this photo earlier this week.
#autumn #fall #photography #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-11-14 02:34:59 UTC

Your daily bear photo: a black bear with a salmon as I am having soup for supper.
I will soon run out of new bear photos. Time to go back to the field! 🚙
#photographie #photography #wildlife #bears #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-11-13 02:50:29 UTC

Your daily bear photo. You're welcome! 😉
This cub was flipping rocks and looking for clams, mussels and fish at low tide. It learned by watching its mother. She was a few metres away.
Cet ourson retournait des roches à la recherche de palourdes, moules et poissons à marée basse. Il a appris en observant sa mère. Elle se trouvait à quelques mètres.
#photographie #photography #nature #wildlife #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada #bears
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2025-11-07 15:49:16 UTC

A close-up of Cladonia, an intriguing lichen growing on an old tree stump in the rainforest on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
#FungiFriday #nature #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-10-31 02:18:36 UTC

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Snowy egret! 😆

2025-10-31 02:17:38 UTC

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My 100-400 mm is my lens of choice. I guess it works well for you with planes and wildlife.

2025-10-31 02:14:58 UTC

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Lucky you! Nice shot of the crane too.

2025-10-31 02:06:27 UTC

#FungiFriday - Found this beauty during my Fall Colours on Vancouver Island photo workshop earlier this month. I took my guests to a trail that I call ''Mushroom Alley''. You can't walk 2 metres without spotting mushrooms of all sizes, shapes and colours.
#nature #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-10-31 01:59:05 UTC

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Nice!

2025-10-30 23:57:37 UTC

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Thank you! We were very lucky to see them.

2025-10-30 23:19:27 UTC

On a recent private photo tour, while hoping to see black bears catch salmon, we heard screeching calls in the forest. 😬 Not sure what it was, we cautiously approached the area. It was two red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis).
#birds #photography #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #PNW #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-10-29 18:21:12 UTC

I know that some Mastodians don't appreciate those of us trying to sell our art on this platform. I'm aware of this every time I promote my photo tours, books, and prints. That's why I'm grateful to those of you who boost my posts about it. 😘

2025-10-28 03:48:00 UTC

Meanwhile a sea otter on Vancouver Island is having crab for breakfast...
#otter #wildlife #photography #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-10-25 13:58:44 UTC

Black bear sow and her cub looking for salmon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
#bears #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-10-23 02:21:24 UTC

Your daily bear photo. You're welcome!
#photography #wildlife #nature #WildlifeWednesday #VancouverIslandWildlife #Canada
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2025-10-19 23:28:00 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography
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2025-10-11 14:50:05 UTC

To give you a break from all my bear photos, this is Mama sea otter with her grown pup. Photo taken during a private photo tour last month.
#SeaOtters #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife #WildlifePhotography
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2025-10-11 01:23:43 UTC

Black bears can wait patiently for long periods of time for a salmon to get trapped in shallow waters or narrow spaces. Then, all the sudden, the bear jumps into action. They have to be quick and precise.
This bear seemed very proud of its catch. After it caught the salmon, it jumped on the sandstone in a victorious move. It almost looked like a happy dance.
#bears #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife #WildlifePhotography
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2025-10-08 02:55:01 UTC

Today I sorted hundreds of photos taken in the past 2 months of black bears during the salmon run, which is not over yet by the way. So this is kind of a warning that I am going to post a lot of bear photos in the coming days... 😁
I really like this one.
#bears #photography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #WildlifeWednesday #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-10-03 23:48:34 UTC

Another epic day in my life as a wildlife photographer: woke up at 4 am, drove in thick fog at night to get to my favourite spot for wapiti. Got there at sunrise, saw a few separate herds but too far for good photos. Walked in the forest and stepped in a pile of wapiti shit. Later on my camera attached to my tripod fell in the stinky mud. No damage, just dirt. Never a dull moment. Had a great time! 😁

2025-10-01 03:52:00 UTC

One of my best images of a Northwestern crow (Corvus caurinus).
Taken this month during a private photo tour with a group of photographers from Belgium.
#birds #wildlife #photography #nature #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-09-28 03:59:32 UTC

#SilentSunday #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #nature
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2025-09-24 23:01:13 UTC

Honk! Canada geese (Branta canadensis) flying away in an estuary on Vancouver Island. Photo taken this month.
#birds #wildlife #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-09-17 22:55:48 UTC

We interrupt your regular program for this important announcement: I've finally managed to photograph a Pacific chorus frog aka Pacific tree frog (Pseudacris Hyla regilla). It was hiding in a large patch of salal, which by the way produce delicious berries full of antioxidant.
#photography #nature #wildlife #frogs #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-09-15 22:32:14 UTC

I recently witnessed amateur and wannabe pro photographers being too close to black bears in the wild. They prevented the bears from catching salmon, foraging for crabs and feeding on grass.
This type of selfish behaviour is detrimental to the survival of bears that need to fatten up before winter. There is also a risk of conflict resulting in injuries or death.
Please respect wildlife, avoid disturbing their routine, let them eat and rest, keep your dog on a leash, and keep your distance!

2025-09-15 22:25:59 UTC

I recently had the privilege to witness a black bear nursing her cub in the wild on Vancouver Island. She knew that I was there but because I kept a safe and respectful distance from them, she felt comfortable to feed her cub.
Note that I used a telephoto lens and the photo is cropped.
Respect wildlife, keep a safe distance!
#photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-09-15 13:33:23 UTC

Starting the week on a soft note.
#mosstodon #photography #nature
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2025-09-13 16:19:06 UTC

Matted prints on sale!
Winter holidays are coming soon and some of you like to start their shopping early.
Only one print of each on sale. I ship worldwide.
Check the prints and order on my website: https://www.catherinebabault.com/sale
#sale #prints #photography #nature #wildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife #FineArtPrints #shopping
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2025-09-09 01:07:15 UTC

Black bear cub still relying on its mother for food and learning about the abundance of salmon in that particular river.
#bears #photography #wildlife #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada
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2025-09-06 18:00:54 UTC

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Great shot!

2025-08-31 01:10:06 UTC

Spot the Canada geese!
What gave their presence away is their constant honking.
#BirdsOfMastodon #birds #wildlife #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife
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2025-08-23 23:49:55 UTC

This time of year is the best time to photograph black bears and grizzlies. They are easy to locate as they gather near rivers and creek where salmon spawn. Here's a female bear with her cub looking for a fatty fish.
#wildlife #nature #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife #bears
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