Hitchin’ A Ride With Mom Birds A mother polar bear awakes

A mother polar bear awakes with her newborn cub of the year

Mountain bluebirds don't sit still for very long

an awe-inspiring storm swept across the horizon

grateful for the moment

which consists of one stallion with up to six mares and their foals

Hitchin’ A Ride With Mom Birds A mother polar bear awakesAlgonquin Provincial Park, Ontario Capturing this image was a challenge, as the waves gently rocked my boat back and forth. I managed to capture this special moment hand holding my 800 mm lens. For the first few weeks of their lives, the loon chicks are entirely dependent on their parents. Seldom do we see loon chicks ride on their parents' back. Although, they sometimes will when predators lurk in the waters below, or when they just want a ride. This