Lunge feeding humpback whales

Humpback Whales making the most of the birds and the currents

I’ve been working as a whale watching captain and naturalist for over a decade in British Columbia, but mostly focusing my energy in the Northeast Vancouver Island region. I’ve spent hundreds of days in the Johnstone Strait and Broughton Archipelago area taking travelers out to see the abundance of marine life found in those waters. …

Searching for Wild Moon Bears in the Minshan Mountains

The author’s wildlife expeditions in Sichuan, China, highlight encounters with rare species, particularly the elusive Moon Bear, which faces habitat threats from human development and poaching. Successful conservation efforts, especially in Giant Panda reserves, have allowed Moon Bears to thrive again. The author’s first sighting underscored these protective measures.

Braided Rivers near Skaftafell, Iceland

Photographing Iceland’s Braided Riverbeds from the Air – 14 photos

For the past few years I’ve been leading an extraordinary Photo Expedition in Iceland. I travel with a very small group – between 7 and 9 people, and we focus our energy on, you guessed it, finding and photographing the most beautiful sights in Iceland. One of our excursions during the 15-16 day adventure is …