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I'm a hobbyist Wildlife Photographer living in BC, Canada! - 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 https://linktr.ee/joshvanzuylen Canon R5mkII, RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
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Great Blue Heron Hanging out at its favorite spot. I have seen this individual quite a lot now. They are crazy cool looking birds. Munson Pond Parrk, kelowna, BC, Canada. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

Saw this little Echidna while driving along the great ocean road. Great Ocean Road. Vic, #Australia #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #Australia #mammals

Today is a somber day, Its my last day in #Canada. This country is amazing, im going to greatly miss wondering about here. A new adventure awaits though! <3 #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

Willie-wagtail, collecting spider webs. presumably for a nest! #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Day 7 at the Pond, Another Dark-eyed Junko, Where starting to look around and see if we cant find something else a little uniqe. Munson Pond Park, Kelowna, BC, Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

Came across a small family of Superb fairywrens, there was this male and about 6 others all darting around looking menacing. Balbirooroo Community Wetlands, Vic, #Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

White-Crowned Sparrow. Munson Pond Park, Kelowna, BC, Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

I finally managed to capture one of these Welcome Swallows in flight!!! I felt like a crazy person throwing the lens around trying to get a shot for so long haha! They are gorgeous! Coolart Wetlands, Vic, Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Day 6 at the pond was another slow one, they happen from time to time. So the smaller birds and I hung out a bit. (Dark-eyed Junko) Munson pond park, Kelowna, BC, Canada. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

Our one-legged friend the Red Capped Plover, is having a break after hopping along the beach this morning. Still can't believe how small they are. #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Such a cool bird, Nuf Said! I wonder why they are called Merlins though? I think of the wizard, but it cant be that can it? Munson pond park, Kelowna, BC, Canada. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

My hearts melting, this little Red Capped Plover is missing a leg. Seems to be managing hoping around, but always a little concerning. #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Cheeky Dark-eyed Junko Peaking out of the bushes. Very pretty winter bird here. Munson pond park, Kelowna, BC, Canada. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

What have you got there Silvereye, Some breakfast? #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Oh dear, the sun came out and we got even angrier... Great Horned Owl. Munson pond park, Kelowna, BC, Canada. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #owl #owls #superbowl

Look how intense the yellow is on these Eastern Yellow Robins! They are a pretty curious bird in my experience, always willing to come in and have a closer look at the weird humans walking around. Coolart Wetlands, Vic, Australia #Robin

I love the Nothern Flicker here in canada, i just hope i can finally get a shot with those wings open wide. they are stunning! Munson Pond Park, kelowna, BC, Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #woodpecker

Here is a pretty Striking Bird, Red-browed Firetail! Look at how RED that brow is hahah, definetly lives up to its name. Coolart Wetlands, Vic, Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

I'm not sure what was happening this day, but we had so many different raptors, I was suprised to find a puffed up Merlin at the pond too! Beautiful creature! Munson Pond Park, Kelowna, BC, Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #Rapor #Rapors #canada #BC

Could hear this Sacred Kingfisher calling away while having lunch. Took a little while, but found it way up in the trees! Very pretty bird, i just wish they would stop being so far away! Coolart Wetlands, Vic, Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Great Horned Owls are so freaking cool! This one gave me some pretty cool poses Munson Pond Park, Kelowna, BC, Canada. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #owl #owls #superbowl

Hello Little Red-capped Plover! I can't believe how tiny you are! Coolart Wetlands, Vic, Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Ran into another Coopers Hawk a little later in the day. Could be the same one who knows... Look at that beutidul patterning on the belly! Munson Pond Park, #Kelowna, BC, #Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

Ah we found where out Pacific Heron Landed! well, Maybe if it is the same one. Over at Balbirooroo Community Wetlands, Vic, #Australia which is pretty close to coolart where we spoted it flying over in that direction. Very cool looking bird. #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography

This Dark-eyed Junko Greeted me on my way into the park this morning! I love seeing these winter birds. I always feel a little awkward taking photos of birds on someone's fence.. I try to avoid it, I dont want them to get the wrong idea. #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #art

Closer Look at buddy here. I'm super greatful I was able to see a wild koala at eye level so close. We left them alone and didnt disturb them past the initial shock both of us had! Balbirooroo Community Wetlands, Vic, #Australia #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #mammals

While keeping an eye out for the owls, i saw this Coopers Hawk fly over! Munson Pond Park, Kelowna, BC, Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art

Fly by of this pretty awesome looking Pacific Heron! I wonder where its off to? Coolart Wetlands, Vic, Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Hello Canada Goose! Munson Pond Park, Kelowna, BC, Canada #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #goose #duck #qwack

This Little Wattlebird was just sitting down having a break, trying to escape the midday sun! I find birds so funny looking when they are sitting down haha. They look as if they a balanced there precariously! Coolart Wetlands, Vic, #Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography

Day 5 at Munson Pond Park and something a little different showed up this morning! This is my first time capturing a Great Horned Owl! Like i said... this winter has delivered for me owl wise! Even more coming! #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #owl #owls

Was walking along the board walk at the Balbirooroo Community Wetlands and saw something fluffy in the grass next to us. We were like, "what is that?" and before we knew it, this #koala had climbed up on to this tree in mutual Shock! haha #wildlife #photography #Australia #mammals

This is the one and only photo from 4 hours of waiting. Some times you dont get super lucky. Day 4 was very slow. haha. But at least the Short-eared owl showed up once! #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #owl #owls

Found another Grey Shrikethrush! Cant get enough of this birds song! Cool art Wetlands, Vic, Australia #wildlife #bird #photography #art #wildlifephotography #nature #australianbirds

Time for some more hunting! While i was camped out in this field taking photos, i could hear the little voles scurrying around in the grass, the Short-eared Owl clearly had found a good spot! #wildlife #birds #bird #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #art #owl #owls