In 2019 I picked up birding as a hobby. Armed with an old bridge camera and no knowledge of bird species or behavior, I started photographing and keeping track of birds that I saw in the back yard. 

Then Covid-19 arrived... 

With my place of employment shut down and my university courses being taught online, I quickly found that meeting fellow birders in the early morning hours along the trails in Ontario was my only form of human interaction. That combined with the birding community on Facebook really helped me get through the toughest part of the pandemic. 

Fast forward to 2024- upgrades to my camera gear, experience working with editing software, a growing knowledge and respect for bird behavior, and over 250 species photographed have really taken my birding hobby to the next level. Its more than just watching birds- it has helped me make the most of my early mornings, develop a higher level of patience, benefit my physical and mental health, and provide me with an activity that is safe, fulfilling, and something I'll hopefully be able to do for a long time! 

The image carousel to the left displays a few of my favorite photographs from the past few years!