A melanistic coyote walks the waterline near Iona Beach, Richmond.

Measured Steps - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond, 2026

#photography #naturephotography #naturetherapy #nature #coyote #melanistic #melanisticcoyote #bcwildlife #fineartphotography #art

A capture of a melanistic coyote near Iona Beach in Richmond, March 12 2026.

Wetland Pursuit - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond 2026

#photography #naturephotography #nature #bcwildlife #coyote #melanisticcoyote #melanistic #wetlands #ionabeach #richmond #fineartphotography #art

March 12th, 2026.

A melanistic coyote hunts through the wetlands near Iona Beach in Richmond, BC March 12th, 2026.

Wild Thing - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond, 2026

#photography #naturephotography #nature #bcwildlife #coyote #melanisticcoyote #melanistic #ionabeach #fineartphotography #art

Young bull Elk in a Bonnington, BC backyard.

Oh great, the hedge trimmer has arrived.

#wildlife #BCwildlife #BonningtonBC #NelsonBC #Kootenay

March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a day to celebrate the incredible species that call British Columbia home.

Learn more about the projects protecting BC’s species and how you can get involved.

#WorldWildlifeDay #BCWildlife #ConservationWorks #HCTF #WildlifeConservation

A coyote works its way across a farm field, camouflaged by tall grass.

Watchful Eyes - Laura Thomas Photography - Port Coquitlam, 2026

#photography #naturephotography #naturetherapy #bcwildlife #coyote #wetlands #farmlife #fineartphotography #art

A bobcat catches sunlight from trees above the deBoville Slough in Port Coquitlam.

Winter Wild - Laura Thomas Photography - Port Coquitlam, 2023

#photography #naturephotography #naturetherapy #wildlifephotography #bcwildlife #bobcat #winter #fineartphotography #art

Happy World Marmot Day!

Marmots play a big role in healthy ecosystems. HCTF has funded habitat restoration across BC, including work supporting the Vancouver Island marmot, a true conservation success story close to home. 💚 #WorldMarmotDay #BCWildlife

📷 Project 1-693

The image captures a serene scene on a foggy day at Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon, featuring a group of wood ducks. The ducks are swimming peacefully on the calm water, their reflections subtly visible. The fog creates a soft, muted backdrop, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.

So foggy in Vancouver lately that Lost Lagoon feels like a dream, with wood ducks gliding through the calm.

#FoggyVancouver #LostLagoon #StanleyPark #WoodDucks #VancouverNature #MoodyVancouver #UrbanWildlife #NatureROO #BCWildlife #PacificNorthwest

The image features a squirrel perched on a tree branch in Stanley Park. It's set against a backdrop of lush, green leaves, even in winter. The squirrel is looking directly at the viewer with a curious expression. Its fluffy tail adds to its charm.

Winter in Stanley Park looks better with a grey squirrel staring back at you. Photo taken by a fellow wildlife nature lover, fantastic composition and colours!

#GreySquirrel #StanleyPark #UrbanWildlife #WinterWildlife #NatureROO #WildlifePhotography #BCWildlife #CuteCritters #PacificNorthwest

This bald eagle was soaring high over Brackendale — quite a distance away, but I’m glad I was able to capture the moment.

#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #SquamishBC #BaldEagle #EagleWatching #BCWildlife #PacificNorthwest #NatureROO #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfBC

Crow showing off its perfect balance on a street sign.

#VancouverCrows #UrbanWildlife #CrowLife #NatureROO #CityBirds #WildlifeMoments #BCWildlife

A black squirrel framed by glowing fall leaves — couldn’t have picked a better backdrop.

#BlackSquirrel #StanleyPark #VancouverNature #FallVibes #GoldenLeaves #AutumnColors #NatureROO #BCWildlife #UrbanWildlife #NaturePhotography

Lost Lagoon looking extra vibrant today thanks to this beautifully coloured male Northern Shoveler.

#NorthernShoveler #StanleyPark #LostLagoon #VancouverBirds #BeautifulBirds #Waterfowl #BCWildlife #BirdingBC #NaturePhotography #WildlifeMoments #NatureROO

The eagles are back in Brackendale — you can watch them, or they can watch you.

#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #Squamish #SquamishBC #EagleWatching #BaldEagleSeason #BCWildlife #NatureROO

Love when the grey squirrels in Stanley Park tuck their little paws to their chest while perched on a branch. Too cute.

#GreySquirrel #StanleyPark #NatureROO #UrbanWildlife #SquirrelMoments #CuteCritters #BCWildlife

These Brackendale bald eagles were far in the distance, but still incredible to see. How many can you find?

#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #SquamishBC #EagleWatching #BaldEagles #WildlifePhotography #NatureROO #PacificNorthwest #BCWildlife #BirdingBC

B.C. wolves use line to pull up crab traps in first possible tool use by species | CBC News Within a day of the cameras being set up in the Heiltsuk First Nation last year, researchers  captured footage of a sea wolf emerging from the water with a buoy hanging from its mouth. The footage the...

Incredible! Wolves using crab traps to snatch a meal from humans.
#wolves #BCwildlife

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Spotted a dark-eyed junco today in Stanley Park — simple beauty in the softest feathers.

#DarkEyedJunco #StanleyPark #NatureROO #VancouverNature #BirdsofBC #BCWildlife #ExploreBC #CanadianWildlife #NaturePhotography #WestCoastNature #NatureLovers

Crows always surprise me — one moment curious, the next completely serious.

#Crow #NatureROO #StanleyPark #VancouverNature #BCWildlife #ExploreBC #BirdsofBC #WildlifePhotography #CanadianWildlife #WestCoastNature #NatureLovers

A rare night at Lost Lagoon — clouds, calm water, and a touch of northern light magic.

#NorthernLights #LostLagoon #StanleyPark #NatureROO #VancouverNature #ExploreBC #BCWildlife #CanadianNature #AuroraBorealis #WestCoastNature #NaturePhotography #NatureLovers

A garden snake curls up on a log to rest.

Among the Wild - Laura Thomas Photography - Port Coquitlam, 2023

#photography #naturetherapy #naturephotography #wildlife #bcwildlife #snakes #gardenersnake

Moose set loose in British Columbia Interior with the help of a Canadian flag

A majestic moose is now roaming free in British Columbia's Interior after a successful release! 🦌 Its unique journey back to the wild even involved a Canadian flag in the process. #BCWildlife #MooseRelease #CanadianSpirit #GoodNews

Soft ripples, gentle light, and a graceful American Wigeon gliding through Lost Lagoon.

#AmericanWigeon #LostLagoon #StanleyPark #NatureROO #VancouverNature #BCWildlife #BirdsofBC #WildlifePhotography #CanadianWildlife #ExploreBC #NatureLovers #WestCoastNature

When a black squirrel wanders over to say hello, you can’t help but smile.

#BlackSquirrel #StanleyPark #NatureROO #VancouverNature #BCWildlife #CanadianWildlife #NaturePhotography #ExploreBC #UrbanWildlife #NatureLovers #WestCoastNature

Those red eyes have spoken… Halloween is near. 👀🎃

#SpottedTowhee #NatureROO #HalloweenVibes #FallWildlife #NaturePhotography #ExploreBC #BirdsofBC #BCWildlife #CanadianWildlife #AutumnNature #WestCoastNature

A rare visitor in the sky today — the osprey, calm and powerful in flight. I had to crop the photo even more just to see it clearly, but moments like this are always worth it.

#Osprey #NatureROO #BCWildlife #WildlifePhotography #BirdsofBC #NatureLovers #ExploreBC #CanadianWildlife #WestCoastNature

There’s something special about a foggy forest — it slows everything down.

#FoggyForest #Evergreen #NatureROO #ExploreBC #VancouverNature #WestCoastWilderness #BCWildlife #NaturePhotography #ForestMood #NatureLovers #CanadianNature

Two seals in one day! The second, a striking white one, reminded me that Brackendale is full of wonders you don’t plan for.

#WhiteSeal #Brackendale #SquamishRiver #NatureROO #BCWildlife #CanadianWildlife #WildlifePhotography #ExploreBC #NatureLovers #WestCoastNature #NaturePhotography

Just when you think you’ve seen it all in Brackendale, a seal shows up in the river to prove you wrong.

#Seal #SquamishRiver #Brackendale #NatureROO #BCWildlife #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #ExploreBC #CanadianWildlife #WestCoastNature #NaturePhotography