Ryan Wick Photography

09/20/2026

Autumn colors in the Sierra Nevada. Guess what folks, it’s the best time of the year. Go away summer

09/06/2026

Northern Pygmy Owl
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(Glaucidium gnoma)
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A Pygmy Owl with a dinner delivery. 5 minutes later I followed this male to my first ever Pygmy Owl nest! Patience and hard work.
Been a little slow lately, working through some mental health stuff and trying to find that passion and purpose again. We’re getting there

08/23/2026

Great Gray Owl
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(Strix nebulosa)
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A pair of Great Gray Owl nestlings in the Sierra Nevada. Excited for another nesting season next spring

08/17/2026

08/15/2026

A magical night in the Sierra Nevada. Just as the northern lights paint the night sky in the darkest hours, beauty and hope often find a way to break through when you least expect it

08/11/2026

Mountain Lion
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(Puma concolor)
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Not going to lie, this one means a lot…
I’ve been working for this photo for over two years. Hundreds of miles hiked and driven, so many trail cameras, and countless hours of researching and tracking this amazing animal.
7 months ago, I moved to Colorado to start a new life. Today, I am leaving with a bit of a broken heart. But I’ll be okay. This photo reminds me of my purpose and inspires me to continue forward. And guess what, California, I’m coming back

07/31/2026

Spotted Owl
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(Strix Occidentalis)
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A Spotted Owl spotted in the late night hours

07/31/2026

Mountain Goat
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(Oreamnos americanus)
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A Mountain Goat and beyond. Super fun critters

06/21/2026

Northern Saw-whet Owl
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(Aegolius acadicus)
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A recently fledged Saw-whet Owl in a young Cedar

05/31/2026

Sunrise at one of my favorite places in the world