Greg Shchepanek

 Birds & Cats  Snow Buntings ( Plectrophenax nivalis ) Richmond, Ontario, Canada. While in the search for Snowy Owls, it was wonderful to discover a large flock of Snow Buntings in search for food in the farm fields of Richmond. It was a pure joy to observed them doing their thing in the fields. Most of the photos showed them pecking at the ground it would have been more favourable if there was more snow like we had this past week enduring heavy snow falls that we haven't seen since 2002, but then again it must be very hard to find food out there for the Buntings after such a snowfall.  Cats Spent some time with some feline friends on Valentine's Day this year. They are a favourite topic of mine and thank goodness my friend has some beautiful posers in her home. The only qualm I would have is the lighting was a bit difficult taking most the photos at night so they are a bit warmer than usual. Nigel and KC are their names and they have the most inquisitive stares I ha...

 Year of the Snake Wandering Garter Snake ( Thamnophis elegans ssp. vagrans ) Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, British Columbia, Canada. Ramsar site no. 649. Let go of old patterns and embrace innovation for this year of the snake and see a year of adaptability and renewal, this Wednesday will be when the celebrations come to a head and spring will be welcomed. I always love the Chinese New Year because it is based on the Lunar New Year and the fascinating animals that shape the year ahead. The Snake is the sixth animal in the zodiac cycle. Much like the snake sheds its skin, 2025 marks a year when individuals and communities can let go of old patterns and embrace innovation. The year of the snake serves as a call for thoughtful action and strategic change.