Island Wildlife Photography by Nicola Ware

Island Wildlife Photography by Nicola Ware Images of Prince Edward Island’s birds and mammals captured by PEI resident and amateur photographer, Nicola Ware.

I’ve debated on the ID for this tern (taken last year in Rustico). Common or Arctic? The beak suggests the latter (not b...
05/14/2022

I’ve debated on the ID for this tern (taken last year in Rustico). Common or Arctic?

The beak suggests the latter (not black at the tip, but the wings make me think the former (larger area of black on the trailing edge).

Any thoughts?

He’s such a patient and attentive dad. Could watch them all day ❤️
05/14/2022

He’s such a patient and attentive dad. Could watch them all day ❤️

Wee fox kit ❤️Sitting in the grass behind a wire fence and some brush, I had a great view of the kits wrestling, explor...
05/10/2022

Wee fox kit ❤️

Sitting in the grass behind a wire fence and some brush, I had a great view of the kits wrestling, exploring and generally being little brats.

Nature Isn’t Always SereneCanada Geese are extremely territorial as was recently demonstrated by these two males at Herm...
05/09/2022

Nature Isn’t Always Serene

Canada Geese are extremely territorial as was recently demonstrated by these two males at Hermitage Creek.

The aggressor took issue with an interloper who had unwelcome intentions toward his mate (lone goose in image).

While the altercation was violent (and somewhat disturbing to witness), the intruder eventually flew off unharmed.

The pair have nested amongst the reeds, and should soon be proud parents to some adorable goslings.

Daddy never gets a moments peace ❤️Each time he’d try to settle in the warmth of the afternoon sun, a swarm of fuzzy bra...
05/09/2022

Daddy never gets a moments peace ❤️

Each time he’d try to settle in the warmth of the afternoon sun, a swarm of fuzzy brats would descend upon him to use him as a chew toy.

He gave up after several attempts, and finally left this den site to nap elsewhere.

No worries, though; mom was home, and the wee potatoes went underground to join her.

Vixen and her kits ❤️Bit difficult to count the kits, but I think there are five. They’re around four weeks old, so have...
05/06/2022

Vixen and her kits ❤️

Bit difficult to count the kits, but I think there are five. They’re around four weeks old, so have only just begun emerging from the den.

Looking out the living room window one evening, I noticed one of the local eagles was perched in a nearby tree. I grabb...
05/01/2022

Looking out the living room window one evening, I noticed one of the local eagles was perched in a nearby tree. I grabbed the mirroless, and headed to the waterside trail.

A few mediocre (deleted immediately) shots later, the crows (re)appeared and managed to es**rt the eagle from the area.

Not in my direction, naturally.

I was just about to head back inside, when I noticed movement about 150 feet away: a gorgeous red fox was heading towards its nearby den.

I sat down beside some shrubs (totally invisible now, of course) and watched quietly.

There was some sniffing and marking.

A focused stance here and there.

Several head-tilts (because the entire PEI vole population lives on this property which is a lie but just barely), but no pounce.

Then he noticed me.

And, as all foxes do when they spot an idiot “hiding” in shrubbery, he confidently walked towards me, plopped down, had a good long scratch (pic 1)…

…stared at me for a moment (pic 2) to determine my threat level (minimal, but very high if you include wanting to cuddle him and name him Kevin)…

…then continued towards the trail, passed within a few feet of me, paused for a moment to look out over the harbour (pic 3), and went on his way.

Kevin the Red Fox
Stratford, PEI
April 23, 2022

(Photographed ethically with Nikon Z50 and Nikon 50-250mm lens)

Cavendish Beach National Park is host to countless species of mammalian and avian wildlife including the Common Yellowth...
04/26/2022

Cavendish Beach National Park is host to countless species of mammalian and avian wildlife including the Common Yellowthroat.

Last summer, this inquisitive male kept me company for several minutes as I sat on a bench near one of the many walking trails throughout the park.

(Photographed ethically with Nikon D7500 and Sigma 150-600mm)

The now edited photo of the chunky Pond Gerbil (Muskrat, whatever…) enjoying “wild celery” (botany is not a strong point...
04/26/2022

The now edited photo of the chunky Pond Gerbil (Muskrat, whatever…) enjoying “wild celery” (botany is not a strong point) on a recent warm afternoon at Hermitage Creek in Charlottetown.

Photographed ethically with Nikon Z50 with 50-250mm lens. Image has been cropped.

Seasonal residents of Andrew’s Pond, Bald Eagles George and Gracie (she’s hiding behind the leaves) have once again retu...
04/25/2022

Seasonal residents of Andrew’s Pond, Bald Eagles George and Gracie (she’s hiding behind the leaves) have once again returned to their trail-side nest.

While one or two eaglets have successfully fledged the past several years, the mortality rate for juveniles is, sadly, quite high. It’s estimated only fifty percent survive their first year.

Fortunately, since the 1980s, PEI’s eagle population has seen a remarkable resurgence. In 2021, it was estimated that the Island was home to 500 of these majestic birds — Canada’s largest bird of prey!

Will George and Gracie have another successful year?

I’ll keep you posted!

- NW

(Photographed ethically with Nikon D7500 & Sigma C 150-600mm)

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